Why global COVID vaccination rates matter to Australia There has been a huge focus on issues plaguing the national vaccine rollout, but some of the country’s foremost experts say trends emerging in other parts of the world are equally concerning.
‘Scary’ co-op failure sets off ‘alarm bells’ for general practice GPs are calling for widespread primary care funding reform after a not-for-profit bulk-billing co-operative servicing 30,000 patients went into voluntary administration.
New life insurance information GPs need to know Changes designed to protect patient privacy will be instituted from 1 July.
Government announces new vaccine counselling MBS item number The new Medicare item will provide patients over 50 with a $38.75 rebate when receiving COVID vaccine counselling from their GP.
Vaccination far lower for people with intellectual disability: Study Researchers say urgent action is needed to address what they describe as systemic neglect.
RACGP calls on Government to return Biloela family to Australia President Dr Karen Price says there are long-term health impacts associated with indefinite detention that must be considered.
New national face mask guidelines released All healthcare workers providing direct patient care for individuals with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should have access to P2/N95 respirators.
Who can get the COVID vaccine in your part of the country? With more states and territories forming their own guidelines, newsGP breaks down who is eligible and how they can organise their vaccination.
Should bulk-billing rates be used as a measure of healthcare success? While ‘more Australians than ever’ are accessing healthcare at no cost to themselves, GPs argue record bulk-billing rates ignore the threat posed by burnout and ever-increasing business costs.
GPs put best foot forward on CrazySocks4Docs day Australian healthcare professionals have taken to social media, showing off their crazy socks to support workplace wellbeing.