Pharmacy reform could save more than $800m annually Allowing patients two months’ supply of some medications would halve dispensing fees, the RACGP has said.
RACGP announces cost reduction program Financial headwinds have led the Board and management to enact a three-year plan aimed at making the college more sustainable.
Research underlines the importance of rural placements Medical students who complete a 12-week rural training program are more likely to work as doctors in similar communities, a study has shown.
Support for proposed expansion of drug diversion program The Queensland Government has introduced legislation that would see people receive a warning for first time minor drug possession.
Mystery over proposed pharmacy prescribing ‘trials’ NSW pharmacists will be able to side-step the TGA and extend oral contraception by July – but patient safety protections remain unclear.
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
Lismore GP welcomes primary care disaster funding Health service providers impacted by last year’s floods are set to share $5 million in government grants, but more support is likely needed.
New resource to help GPs manage patients with dementia A newly launched advice service offers clinicians direct email access to psychogeriatricians and geriatricians.
RACGP to advocate for more support at long COVID inquiry There has been an ‘ignored urgency’ to provide better post-viral illness care in Australia, college representative Professor Mark Morgan will argue.
AHPRA proposes changes to health practitioner regulation The planned reforms would increase the decision making role of community members on practitioner misconduct committees.