Study flags knowledge gaps for shingles vaccine Research suggests that misconceptions remain about the shingles vaccine in use for the Government vaccination program for people over 70.
Backing for mass mask handout in Victoria The RACGP President has lent her support to a Victorian Government initiative to supply millions of masks at key locations around the state.
GPs rebut criticism of mental health care plan oversight Doctors have countered the accusation that GPs are leaving patients’ mental health care plans ‘largely unmonitored'.
GP parkrun crowd reinforces social prescribing momentum Dozens of GPs gathered in the one place for a parkrun − and to spread the word about social prescribing and its wellbeing benefits.
Could Big Tobacco return to its old tricks with vapes? As a proposal to offer incentives for pharmacists to stock a particular vape stalls, newsGP looks at the likelihood of similar tactics re-emerging.
Candidates for RACGP President confirmed Seven GPs will be vying for the two-year position to lead Australia’s peak body for general practice at a time of enormous change.
ATAGI approves Moderna vaccine for at-risk young children Parents are advised not to contact vaccine providers until bookings open, following decision to approve vaccination for the youngest cohort.
Studies focus on COVID infectious period Early research suggests a quarter of people or more may still be infectious with COVID-19 after seven days, the standard isolation period across Australia.
New alcohol and other drugs resource for GPs A wide range of clinical guidance is now available in a ‘one-stop shop’ to help general practices care for patients.
Work begins to address ‘terrifying’ general practice trend RACGP Vice President Dr Bruce Willett outlines the discussions that took place at the first Strengthening Medicare Taskforce meeting.