Prioritise mental health in climate policies: GPs As summer nears, GPs have travelled to Canberra to urge MPs to give mental health a seat at the climate crisis policy table.
PBAC urges COVID-19 antivirals’ removal from doctor’s bag A review says a changed ‘clinical landscape’ warrants the removal of the two most costly components from Prescriber Bags.
GP training incentives detail revealed The RACGP has welcomed the Federal Government’s approval and release of full details of its ‘long overdue’ incentives package.
Rural miscarriage care ‘fragmented, dismissive’ A report lays bare the gaps in rural early pregnancy loss care, but one expert says it’s left GPs out of its recommended reforms.
Heart disease and dementia remain banes of Australian health We’re living longer, but ischaemic heart disease and Alzheimer’s remain key drivers of Australian ill health, says a global study.
GPs flood WA’s ADHD training program An RACGP working group chair says he is ‘blown away’ after more than 400 Western Australian GPs apply for 65 training spots.
Breast screening ‘not flatlining’, says expert As a peak breast screen organisation disputes a new AIHW report, an RACGP expert has backed the national screening program.
‘No issues of concern’ with Vyvanse: TGA Concerns around the safety of the medication, commonly prescribed for ADHD treatment, are unfounded, the regulator has concluded.
TGA issues warning on online melatonin For the first time, the TGA is urging the use of prescription-only melatonin, after its tests found one imported product contained four times the listed amount.
Study shows equity impact on melanoma Where a person lives can influence their melanoma outcomes, according to a new study. So too can their GP, says the study author.