Diphtheria outbreak grows in WA Cases of the bacterial disease in the Kimberley region have more than tripled in a short time, raising concern over vaccination rates.
Access to adult ADHD treatment under scrutiny This week, Four Corners delved into data showing huge variation in prescription rates, raising concerns about misdiagnosis – and missed diagnoses.
‘A uniquely rewarding career’: New GP Fellows celebrated in Cairns A new generation of GPs came together in Far North Queensland last week to mark the start of life as RACGP Fellows.
‘They have an enormous impact’: Call for more supervisor support The RACGP has joined key primary care groups to highlight the crucial role of clinical supervisors in shaping the next generation of GPs.
College embraces FluMist rollout in WA GPs around the state are starting the task of immunising children against the flu with the newly available vaccine.
Colleges’ AGPT training places confirmed for 2027 The Federal Government has announced the number of places on offer for doctors to begin training as specialist GPs next year.
GPs lead ‘concerted effort’ to boost flu protection in SA A new health minister, GPs and SA’s Chief Public Health Officer have joined forces to promote the benefits of vaccination.
Bulk-billing uptake rises fastest outside of cities: Report Analysis suggests bulk billing is growing more where incentives are highest – and where funding ‘better reflects the true cost of care’, according to the RACGP.
PBAC weighs up expansion of meningococcal B vaccine The influential committee is considering expanding Bexsero on the National Immunisation Program.
What impact will new Medicare telehealth therapy have? Patients can access the free Government telehealth service with no GP referral – but there are queries about how it will work.