Imaging referrals impacted by supply chain issues A global shortage of iodinated contrast media diagnostic agents has prompted a call for ‘urgent conservation’ of existing stock.
Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW While the laws will not be implemented for another 18 months, experts say there is much to be done before the end of 2023.
In Practice: Crazy socks now on sale The RACGP is selling five different pairs of socks ahead of next month’s CrazySocks4Docs day, with all proceeds going to Beyond Blue.
Research shows medicinal cannabis ‘boom’ in Australia More than 248,000 prescriptions have been approved over the past five years – 85% of which have been given out since January 2020.
Tasmania visit reinforces need for funding investment Both state and federal governments need to boost the amount of support being given to general practices, the RACGP has said.
‘So many positives’ at PONC 2022 Hundreds of GPs and practice managers attended a massive Practice Owners National Conference in Hobart over the weekend.
Labor promises nearly $1 billion in general practice funding If elected, the Federal Opposition has said it will spend $750 million to strengthen Medicare, as well as give out $220 million in practice infrastructure grants.
Long COVID clinics likely to be required across the country South Australia is the latest state to open dedicated facilities aimed at addressing a chronic health issue that is expected to escalate in coming months.
Investigation into mystery hepatitis outbreaks escalates Hundreds of children across 20 countries have been impacted, resulting in a number of liver transplants and at least five deaths.
What GPs need to know about the new COVID antivirals Both oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments are now available, with significant restrictions, on the PBS.