Has the coronavirus shown the need for better public health responses? Fragmented messaging has led GPs on the ground to call for a more centralised response.
Softer tone in new compliance letter after RACGP questions Hundreds of GPs will receive a warning letter this week around mental health treatment items, triggering RACGP concerns over targeting.
Bushfires: GPs administering psychological first aid Though the news cycle has begun to move on, millions of Australians are still being deeply affected by the unprecedented fire season.
RACGP pulls out of pharmacy prescribing trial role over ‘fundamental flaws’ The RACGP will not take part in Queensland’s controversial pharmacy prescribing trial advisory group, citing issues with monitoring and the risk of misdiagnosis.
Weaker health systems particularly at risk from coronavirus: WHO Urgent action is needed to stop the new virus from emerging as a true pandemic.
Is quarantining children a sensible precaution amid coronavirus? Despite conflicting advice from authorities, health experts say keeping China-linked children home from school is reasonable.
WHO raises coronavirus risk level New research suggests the virus may be spread by people without symptoms, but Australian authorities say the evidence is not yet conclusive.
Do doctors grieve differently? After Dr Alison Edwards lost her soulmate, grief took hold. Who else, she wondered, knew what this was like?
RACGP seeking GP views on controversial CPD changes President Dr Harry Nespolon has written to all members, asking them to consider providing feedback to the MBA’s proposed changes.
Paper cups for spacers, oxygen from dive shops: How Merimbula’s GPs cared for evacuees GPs, nurses and pharmacists worked together to pool scarce resources and provide care as the holiday town was threatened by fire.