‘We’re just different – and it works really well’ The director of Banksia Medical Centre, Dr Bernard Shiu talks about the approach that led to the clinic becoming the RACGP’s general practice of the year.
Doctors welcome vehicle emissions proposal The move to bring in tighter fuel efficiency standards will be good for people’s health, according to Doctors for the Environment Australia.
Ban use of genetic testing for life insurance: RACGP While the college notes its potential to improve health outcomes, it suggests people could avoid testing if they risk cover being denied.
Payroll tax risks future of hundreds of clinics: HotDoc survey Data from the appointment booking platform also suggest the rate of permanent general practice closures is accelerating significantly.
Inappropriate medicines list updated for first time in 15 years Authors of a recent study, specific to Australia, have identified 19 medications which may cause more harm than benefit among older people.
AHPRA set to gauge doctors’ views of its role The regulator will use a different approach from its most recent survey, which found doctors had the least positive view of its work.
General practice spending falls by $800m in one year New Productivity Commission figures, which predate the start of the tripled bulk billing incentive, also show a notable dip in the remote workforce.
New figures show early impact of tripled bulk billing incentive There has been a 2.1% rise in bulk billing rates nationally, with regional areas recording significantly higher increases.
First cell-based flu vaccine added to National Immunisation Program The locally made Flucelvax QUAD vaccine is due to be available on the NIP for certain patients from the beginning of March.
WHO releases lower back pain guideline The document, the first of its kind to be released by the WHO, considers 37 different interventions for the management of chronic lower back pain.