Ill health burden increases in Australia New statistics from the AIHW suggest that people spent more time unwell in 2022 than previous years – a trend driven by COVID-19.
GPs urged to not dismiss molnupiravir entirely While guidelines say the drug should be only prescribed as a ‘last resort’, there are concerns this could deter GPs from prescribing the treatment altogether.
‘Missed opportunity’ for GPs and in-home aged care reform General practice is pivotal for the health and wellbeing of in-home aged care patients, the RACGP President has said.
‘Horrifying and unacceptable’: Plea to protect Iranian doctors Iranian–Australian GPs and their colleagues have written a powerful condemnation of the treatment of healthcare workers in Iran.
GP funding boost overlooked in Grattan Medicare plan The RACGP President has said the recommendations for general practice would risk following a ‘flawed model of care’.
General practice ‘won’t be singled out’ in tax clampdown The RACGP has welcomed concessions over payroll tax after extended advocacy with the Queensland Government and its Revenue Office.
Molnupiravir to be used only as a last resort: Taskforce Advice has changed for the country’s most prescribed COVID-19 oral antiviral, although access via the PBS will remain in place.
General practice patient numbers leap by more than a million The number of people using GP services has climbed substantially since the pandemic began, according to new AIHW statistics.
Medicare integrity ‘more than just compliance’ A bill giving extra powers to the PSR passed Parliament this week, but medical professionals are calling for renewed focus on the bigger picture.
Government proposes major vaping clampdown Suggested reforms include measures to allow TGA assessment of vaping products ‘to encourage doctors to prescribe “safer” products lawfully’.