How COVID-19 will be managed in 2023 ‘COVID exceptionalism’ and bespoke arrangements will be a thing of the past, according to a new Government plan.
Queensland buries pharmacy pilot FOI requests for 256 days – and counting The government department has been accused of hiding information related to the north Queensland pharmacy prescribing pilot.
In Practice: Diabetes management with current drug shortages An upcoming webinar will address ongoing diabetes medication shortages and aim to help GPs safely negotiate therapies.
GP funding boost overlooked in Grattan Medicare plan The RACGP President has said the recommendations for general practice would risk following a ‘flawed model of care’.
Incomplete picture hampering long COVID response Data gaps and inconsistent clinical definitions are hampering efforts to manage the increasingly prevalent condition.
TGA threatens illegal semaglutide promoters with jail, $1m fines Advertisers and social media influencers have been warned against publicly spruiking the drug for the purposes of weight loss.
New training pilot could boost rural GP numbers GPs in training will soon have more opportunities to be placed in rural locations, thanks to the support of remote supervisors.
‘Heartbreaking’ outcomes amid mixed Closing the Gap progress While there is improvement in some areas others are going backwards, placing extra importance on the relationship between government and communities.
RACGP Rural celebrates excellence at GP22 Members representing every stage of the GP journey have received top honours for their work in rural and remote Australia.
New mental health care standards for GPs The updated standards were presented at GP22, with RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins saying the need for mental health care is greater than ever.