‘Fierce advocate’ announced as RACGP President-elect North Queensland-based practice owner and GP supervisor Dr Nicole Higgins will take over as college President in November.
Healthcare services for heart failure patients underutilised: Research A new study suggests half a million Australians with heart failure are missing out on optimal care, presenting an ‘opportunity’ for GPs.
Parliament launches inquiry into long COVID The House Health Committee believes long COVID and repeat infections are emerging as a ‘significant health challenge’ for Australia.
Progress made on long COVID diagnostic Australian researchers have made a tool they hope will eventually allow GPs to predict a patient’s likelihood of developing the condition.
‘Active approach’ aims to break the cycle of lower back pain GPs have been identified as crucial communicators of a new standard for treating the problem, which generates $4.8 billion in annual healthcare costs.
GPs to staff 50 ‘urgent care services’ in NSW and Victoria The bulk-billing clinics will be established near existing hospitals with the aim of easing pressure on overburdened emergency departments.
Australia records lowest ever HIV numbers Only 552 new cases were recorded in 2021, but there are ongoing concerns regarding late diagnoses, a new report shows.
ATAGI releases Novavax guidance for adolescents The new advice means adolescents aged 12–17 years will have another COVID-19 vaccine option from 5 September.
RACGP Presidential candidate Q&A All seven candidates have answered questions about their priorities, why they want to lead the college, and what separates them from other contenders.
What is ‘tomato flu?’ And should Australians be concerned about the new respiratory virus spreading rapidly among small children in India?