GP prescriber-route rarely used for nicotine vapes The impact of e-cigarettes is already being felt in general practice, but reforms may see more patients presenting for help with accessing – and quitting – the addictive products.
‘Deeply confronting’ findings show acute distress of AHPRA notifications The regulator has released study findings showing there were 16 suicides over four years among practitioners facing regulatory scrutiny.
Canberra GP laments closure of ‘wonderful inclusive’ clinic Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo, known for her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community, said Medicare’s decline has forced the clinic to shut its doors.
‘Get rid of anti-competitive pharmacy rules’: Report The newly released Productivity Commission analysis says the current set-up ‘limits the scope for improved outcomes’ for consumers.
Government expands GP-led endometriosis clinic plan There are now plans for 20 clinics based around the country which will target endometriosis and pelvic pain.
‘Significant overreach’: Queensland pilot ploughs ahead before national standards agreed The RACGP Queensland Chair finds little cause for comfort in documents inviting pharmacies to apply to the state’s pharmacy prescribing pilot.
‘We can’t keep going this way’: GPs’ petition to save bulk billing Higher rebates and funding for longer consultations are among the all-too-familiar requests, with a GP Principal saying more clinics will close if there is no change.
Pharmacists raise UTI prescribing concerns A state union has flagged potential issues surrounding medical indemnity, overwork, and the separation of prescribing and dispensing.
How severe is this year’s flu season likely to be? With National Immunisation Program vaccination supplies due to arrive soon, newsGP looks at the likely flu patterns ahead of winter.
Brisbane bulk billing rates falling fastest: Survey A survey reveals the impact of ‘inadequate’ Medicare rebates in billing trends, with a similar shift noted across the country.