Warning over 2030 hepatitis C elimination target Australia requires further interventions to end the threat posed by the virus, public health experts have said.
‘The law will be changed’: GP laments impact of VAD ruling A ruling this week in the Federal Court confirmed that telehealth cannot be used during the voluntary assisted dying process.
‘The bar has been set too low’: RACGP criticises oversight of PHNs Federal Government scrutiny of the country’s 31 Primary Health Networks is falling well short, according to the college.
New vaping cessation module planned as clampdown looms An incoming ban on the importation of single-use vaping products will likely result in more people seeking help from GPs to quit, an expert says.
NSW CHO calls for boost to preventive care The advice was prepared ahead of a new inquiry looking at how to address systemic healthcare strains.
New chronic cough advice ‘well worth bookmarking’ A ‘comprehensive’ update to chronic cough advice suggests child‐specific management will improve clinical outcomes.
New COVID-19 vaccines to be ‘preferred’ option The vaccines, which target the XBB.1.5 Omicron variant, were approved by the TGA and will be available in Australia from next month.
Sharp fall in bulk billing ahead of MyMedicare start The bulk billing rate declined to its lowest quarterly rate once again – but how far should GPs pay attention to the metric?
Huge backing for independent MBS rebate body More than four in five newsGP readers have said they would welcome an independent statutory body to set the level of MBS rebates.
Respiratory-related antimicrobial prescribing ‘too high’: AURA 2023 Hundreds of Australians die each year due to drug-resistant infections exacerbated by antimicrobial overuse, according to the ACSQHC.