‘Absolutely no waste’: GPs reject unused Pfizer claim Queensland’s Chief Health Officer said this week that GPs ‘are not using their full amount’ – but general practices are reporting otherwise.
AIHW report highlights ‘vast burden’ of chronic disease Around one in two Australians over the age of 15 had a long-term health condition in 2019–20, a patient survey has revealed.
What role should GPs play in managing COVID-19 cases? With record daily cases stretching Australia’s healthcare network, there is renewed focus on how patients can be managed in a strained system.
New recourse for GPs to appeal DPA status The DoH says the change will better allow rural and regional areas to respond to workforce and population changes affecting general practice.
Anaphylaxis in less than 1% of ‘highly allergic’ after Pfizer: Study The new research finding also suggests a screening questionnaire could be used to enhance patient safety.
New US study shows profound impact of COVID-19 vaccination Analysis of more than 40,000 cases suggests unvaccinated people are almost 30 times more likely to be hospitalised.
State and general practice join forces for rollout A pilot program involving state health officials and GPs is aiming to boost out-of-hours COVID-19 vaccination rates in Victoria.
‘An excellent starting point’: PIP QI results published for first time More than 5700 general practices have been taking part in the incentives program since it launched in August 2019.
Immunisation statement can be used as vaccination proof People who have received two doses of different COVID vaccines can use the statement until they are able to access the COVID-19 digital certificate.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy fades over time: Study Vaccine-induced immunity against infection appears to slowly reduce as months pass, but evidence around hospitalisation is less clear. What does this mean for boosters in Australia?