Fines considered to stop ‘weaponised’ complaints AHPRA has accepted 17 Ombudsman recommendations which aim to protect GPs from vexatious complaints ‘made with the intent to cause them harm’.
Spotlight falls on ‘forgotten people’ of mental health care New analysis highlights huge life expectancy gaps for those with severe mental illness – and suggests a funding shortfall of around $8 billion.
‘An excellent change’: Dapagliflozin PBS access expanded The shift to increase access to more type 2 diabetes patients is in line with RACGP recommendations and clinical guidelines.
‘Deeply concerns me’: Original prescriber’s alarm over cannabis trends Medicinal cannabis prescription rates are skyrocketing, with sales in the first half of 2024 almost equal to all of 2023 – but it comes amid mounting concern.
Work–life balance shines for GPs in training: Survey The annual Medical Training Survey has revealed positive feedback for RACGP training, with some areas for improvement.
‘I’ve been bloody lucky’: Dr Devinder Grewal’s remarkable life From Punjab, via the UK to South Australia, this award-winning GP reflects on a packed career in rural general practice – and the hotel business.
How much do no-show patients impact you? From ‘not huge’, to ‘problematic’, or a sign a patient ‘may be at higher risk’, GPs have reflected on the flow-on effects of these missed appointments, and just how often they occur.
‘We need better measures beyond just bulk-billing rates’ The metric needs to be supported by better ways of assessing the true value and success of general practice, argues Dr Michael Wright.
Bill targeting rural GP shortage stalls The Federal ‘Doctors for the Bush’ private bill proposed a reversal to changes in Distribution Priority Area settings.
Push for antimicrobial resistance public awareness Australia’s Chief Medical Officer is renewing his push for patients not to pressure prescribers into approving unnecessary treatments.