TGA releases vaccine-related myocarditis severity details Fewer than 1% of all likely myocarditis or pericarditis cases linked to mRNA vaccines in Australia have been treated in intensive care.
RACGP speaks out on lack of 10-year plan funding ‘Whoever forms government’ must invest in primary care or risk compromising the entire health system, says President Dr Karen Price.
In Practice: MBS, GP22 and women’s health Members can now access a new online MBS tool, while submissions are being sought for this year’s national conference program.
Budget fallout: RACGP disappointment over 10-year plan Despite previous Government assurances, vital components of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan remain unfunded, President Dr Karen Price has said.
Influenza ‘resurgence’ expected in coming months Open borders and low immunity levels has added additional importance to year’s flu vaccine rollout, the Federal Health Secretary has written.
GPs overlooked in draft plan to end family violence The RACGP has criticised the omission, pointing out that survivor-victims seek help from GPs more than any other professional group.
How is the college preparing for a return to online exams? The RACGP’s National Clinical Lead for Assessments answers questions ahead of a trial run of a new exam platform next month.
In Practice: Introducing mixed billing RACGP President Dr Karen Price will next week present a webinar with Dr Emil Djakic on managing the transition to mixed billing.
Renewed call to provide more support for longer consultations Respondents to a recent newsGP poll have said the change is needed to better serve Australian women.
Research links soluble paracetamol with increased risk of CVD A large study has revealed a connection between salt in soluble paracetamol with a significantly increased risk of heart attacks, stroke and death.