COVID-19 still biggest respiratory killer, GP expert warns Respiratory diseases are at peak circulation, with influenza and RSV taking centre stage, but a GP warns COVID-19 remains one of the biggest dangers.
New falls prevention guidelines released GPs are urged to conduct annual screens of older people’s risk of falls, following the first update to national guidelines in 16 years.
Tasmania to roll out new GP bulk-billing clinics Branded ‘TassieDoc’, Labor says its election promise will provide 100,000 extra bulk-billed GP appointments each year.
TGA boosts medical device safety GPs are encouraged to explore new safety measures, which the authority says will empower patients using medical devices.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program begins Australia’s first new screening program in 20 years has begun, with GPs at the coalface urged to prepare themselves for the initiative.
Barriers for patients and GPs to MS-2 Step Early medical abortion ‘belongs in primary care’, says a new study, but access and the GP gender pay gap must change to support that.
ADHD reform training details revealed A new $1.3 million ADHD GP Program will see an initial 65 WA GPs trained to diagnose and treat the condition from next year.
Tasmania backs GPs to treat ADHD The state’s GPs may soon be able to diagnose and treat ADHD thanks to a Liberal Party election vow, labelled a ‘good move' by Labor.
Bid to fund after-hours general practices gains momentum A college plan for South Australian general practices to be paid to extend their opening hours has received backing from the state's Opposition.
Doctors in the House for health reforms ADHD, acne, and GPs’ mental health were on the agenda when the RACGP checked the Victorian Government’s temperature on health changes.