Massive shortage in projected care workforce flagged Workers required to care for Australia’s most vulnerable may fall short by more than 200,000 people by 2050, a new report has warned.
Army veteran GP reacts to suicide report recommendations The Government has apologised for the failures of ‘successive governments’ in response to an interim report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
New RACGP Specific Interests Chairs welcomed The new Chairs of the college’s Specific Interests groups were recently voted in and are set to assume their roles from 12 October.
Joint appeal issued for delay of 30/20 telehealth rule The new compliance measure is being introduced today, despite the lingering threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TGA approves second COVID-19 vaccine for youngest children The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for use in children aged six months to five years, with Moderna already available to the age group.
Medicinal cannabis companies ‘undermined doctor–patient relationship’ Almost $1 million in fines have been issued to companies for unlawfully advertising prescription-only medicinal cannabis products.
WA RACGP Chair offered leadership scholarship Dr Ramya Raman has been offered a place at the McKinsey Young Leaders Forum 2022, which will take place in October.
Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
TGA approves vaccine booster for primary school age children Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been given the green light as a booster for children aged 5–11, with ATAGI recommendations to follow.
Is enough done to deter violence in general practice? An encounter with an aggressive patient, and the fallout that ensued, was enough for one GP to consider moving away from the profession.