Melbourne clinic notches up a century of care Mont Albert Medical Centre was formed as the Roaring 1920s got into their swing – and has been going strong ever since.
Ventolin nebules shortage flagged A shortage of the 2.5 mg/2.5 mL salbutamol inhalation solution ampoule is expected from mid next week until August 2024.
‘Next level’ scammers targeting general practice An attempt to scam Dr Karim Ahmed failed but he has warned that the sophisticated methods could easily fool those not on their guard.
Complaints about AHPRA notifications increase by 39%: Ombudsman While overall complaints about the regulator went down over the past year, its notifications process has come under heavy scrutiny.
Senate menopause inquiry called Members of the Upper House will look into the health and economic effect of perimenopause and menopause.
New clinical guideline for abortion care released The guidance has been described as an ‘important step’ towards universal access to safe and high-quality abortion care.
‘We are heading for a crisis’: Can GP home visits be revived? They used to be a staple of general practice, but home visits have more than halved in recent years. GPs give their take on the situation.
Government’s key Medicare Budget measures kick in The tripling of the bulk-billing incentive announced in May’s Budget now begins, along with a raft of further changes.
Out-of-pocket costs linked to decline in GP services GP attendances in the first six months of 2023 were 9.1% lower than the same period last year, according to a new AIHW report.
‘We need to talk about the pandemic’: Professor Michael Kidd Australia’s former Deputy Chief Medical Officer, who stepped into the role as COVID unfolded, opened the last day of WONCA with a moving speech.