RACGP criticises DoH telehealth compliance approach President Dr Karen Price has written an open letter to Federal Health Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy, saying GPs feel ‘let down’.
Legacy of late RACGP President lives on One year after the passing of Dr Harry Nespolon, the first recipient of an RACGP Foundation grant named in his honour has been announced.
TGA updates Pfizer vaccine side effect information Myocarditis and pericarditis were listed as official adverse reactions on the same day the vaccine was approved for use in children aged 12–15.
Entering aged care with new GP linked to medication increase In particular, people with dementia are likely to be prescribed more antipsychotics, benzodiazepines and antidepressants if they change their GP.
Two more deaths linked to AstraZeneca vaccine There have now been six Australian deaths related to the AstraZeneca vaccine, out of more than 6.1 million administered doses.
‘A million doses in arms in a week’: Australia crosses key threshold But the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the country is months behind originally forecast targets.
Blood pressure variability linked to dementia risk The findings may help identify people at increased risk of major cognitive impairment and inform new areas for research.
RACGP calls for COVID vaccine consistency The college wants state and federal governments to clarify eligibility criteria and promote consistency between jurisdictions.
RACGP CEO resigns Dr Matthew Miles will depart in early August, citing challenges associated with running a national organisation amid COVID-related lockdowns and ever-changing state-based restrictions.
New ‘gateway’ aims to connect people with disability to services The free, nationwide Federal Government initiative was launched earlier this year.