Clinics switch to telephone-only to ward off virus threat A prominent GP has moved away from in-person consultations after potential exposure in one of his practices.
Quarantined GPs able to work with new telehealth item numbers GPs forced to self-isolate will still be able to provide essential healthcare services by using the new telehealth MBS item numbers.
What can Australia learn from the global coronavirus fight? Experts say we are in a vital window of time in which we can still act to flatten the curve of the epidemic – just as other nations have.
‘Sham’ trial slammed after Queensland moves on pharmacy prescribing Antibiotics for urinary tract infections will be available over the counter without a prescription in Queensland by the end of the year.
‘A cynical ploy’: RACGP President slams pharmacy coronavirus push Strong criticism has been levelled at the Pharmacy Guild for seizing on the coronavirus crisis to push for more power.
Should Australia be testing more broadly for the coronavirus? The new coronavirus can hide amid a sea of common cold and flu symptoms. One virologist argues we should consider wider exploratory testing.
Aged care must prepare for coronavirus: Experts With older people most at risk, Australia’s aged care facilities urgently need better infection control ahead of any outbreak.
Drive-thru coronavirus testing ‘needs to be explored’: Victorian health chief Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has backed drive-thru coronavirus testing in the event the virus begins spreading widely in Australia.
Stronger, more flexible rural training to rollout next year: RACGP A strengthened training program designed around flexibility for general practice registrars interested in rural and remote work will begin next year, the RACGP has announced.
Australians with flu-like symptoms should use masks: GP The calls from a GP who helped defeat SARS come after the Chief Medical Officer said there is no need for unaffected people to wear masks.