AHPRA walks back telehealth prescribing wording The regulator has clarified that ‘good practice’ prescribing can occur after a face-to-face, video or phone consultation – and not just in-person as first indicated.
Long-term cancer survival rates on the rise: AIHW New analysis released by the AIHW shows a positive trend for mortality rates, but more cancer diagnoses for people in their 30s and 40s.
AHPRA goes further on telehealth prescribing ‘good practice’ The regulator has flagged the need for a face-to-face consultation prior to prescribing, seemingly contradicting Medical Board guidelines.
Urgent Care Clinic to reopen in Mount Gambier A previous closure had been partly blamed for a rise in abuse of general practice staff in the South Australian town.
‘Truly invaluable’ impact of GP trainee grants Doctors have spoken about the help provided by Victoria’s pioneering grants program for GPs in training, with a similar Federal initiative now also confirmed.
WA becomes fourth state to bring in needle-free flu vaccine The state government is the latest to adopt the FluMist vaccine, with hopes of increasing protection among young children.
Sydney stabbing raises GP safety fears A patient was arrested following a non-fatal attack at a clinic on Friday, with the incident heightening concern about risks in general practice.
Nurse prescribing training to start in 2026 A new standard has now come into effect, paving the way for nurses to prescribe in partnership with ‘an authorised health practitioner’.
New oral contraceptive listed on PBS Estetrol with drospirenone is among the newly listed medications, which also include a treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
RACGP endorses deprescribing guideline for older people GPs hope the newly approved guideline, led by researchers at the University of Western Australia, will make a ‘real difference in clinical practice’.