GPs set to receive more AstraZeneca doses in fast-tracked rollout The shift means people over 50 will have access to COVID vaccines from GP respiratory clinics from 3 May, and general practices from 17 May.
GPs’ meeting with Federal MPs inspired by late RACGP President Dr Bernard Shiu has revealed how a conversation with Dr Harry Nespolon motivated him to ‘get involved’ in advocacy.
RACGP President unveils long-term vision for telehealth Dr Karen Price presented the keynote address at the National Telehealth Summit, where she emphatically stated it is ‘here to stay’.
Blood clots up to 10 times more common with COVID than vaccines: Study Research has identified the various risks of people experiencing cerebral venous thrombosis, which has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
GPs want telehealth clarity Department of Health compliance letters have been sent to confused GPs who have been ‘caught out’ by rules around MBS claiming.
Department of Health eyes vaccine MBS ‘recalibration’ Medicare rebates were one of several issues raised by GPs at a recent primary care webinar on the rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.
MBS mental health gap must be addressed: RACGP GPs are ‘effectively discouraged’ from providing quality mental health care under the current system, a college submission has stated.
Joint COVID infection control guidelines expected within weeks The new recommendations are being assessed by ICEG and the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce as part of the final approval process.
Research reveals mental health toll for COVID survivors One in three people who contracted COVID-19 were diagnosed with a neurological or psychiatric condition within six months of infection.
European regulator finds possible link between vaccine and blood clots UPDATED: The European Medicines Agency says it has found a possible link between AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clotting issues in adults.