RACGP opposes pharmacy push for permanent continued dispensing The college has said a better and safer way to increase access to medicines under emergency situations would be to increase to the number of drugs included in the doctor’s bag.
Urgent calls for clarity over responsibility for COVID vaccine aftercare in aged care GPs say there are unanswered questions regarding who has oversight of any potential long term side effects related to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
‘A marvel of science’: This doctor gave the COVID shot to the PM – and then to a GP What does it feel like to give someone a coronavirus vaccine? Dr Jesse Li can tell you.
GP-backed helpline offers support to CALD people under strain Lockdowns cut COVID transmission – but for some, the measures led to new hardships. Here’s how a GP clinic made a difference.
Facebook slammed over news takedown ahead of vaccine rollout The ban has triggered a major backlash from doctors, leaders and public health experts.
Why the complementary medicine regulatory push was shelved Medical Board oversight will return to a broader risk-based approach rather than singling out areas of medicine.
Rural GPs sought for alcohol and drug training Rural GPs can sometimes find themselves treating difficult alcohol and drug issues without support. Can this training program help?
New guide to help GPs manage patients who use steroids Users of steroids don’t often reveal that fact to their GP – but it’s vital they feel comfortable to do so, according to an expert.
What should GPs do to get ready for the vaccine push? Get your technology sorted as soon as possible, according to a GP technology expert.
Will COVID vaccines need to be updated to beat new variants? Vaccine makers are gearing up for a new challenge: providing coverage against the multiple variants replacing the original coronavirus strain.