We must tackle stigma around treating opioid-dependent patients: Rural GP A GP has called for doctors in the bush to overcome the common stigma associated with treating people with opioid dependency.
Healthcare costs under scrutiny in South Australian budget The new South Australian Government has handed down its first budget, with healthcare costs under the microscope.
First GPs to trial real-time prescription monitoring system in Victoria The SafeScript program rolls out next month and will be mandatory by 2020.
New drugs listed on the PBS for rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis and ADHD Vital drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will now be more accessible for patients.
Government must ‘urgently and substantially’ invest in general practice: RACGP President-elect Dr Harry Nespolon predicts a bleak future for Australian healthcare without major Government investment in general practice.
How do you start your own practice? These owners can tell you Two general practice owners who recently spoke at the first ever RACGP Practice Owners Conference share their stories with newsGP.
Government rules out compensation for vexatious complaints The Federal Government has said it will not provide compensation for doctors who have been the subject of a vexatious complaint.
Ochre Day celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health is too often framed in a negative light, according to the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
Western Australia a step closer to voluntary assisted dying after inquiry report Western Australia continues a move towards voluntary assisted dying after an influential cross-party inquiry called for the controversial practice be legalised.
How can GPs best help people in Australia’s drought-affected regions? Rural and remote GPs in NSW and Queensland are finding novel ways of reaching people badly affected by the record-breaking drought.