COVID a ‘stimulus’ for increased uptake of secure messaging But is the Australian healthcare system ready?
Federal Government responds to calls to extend telehealth The extension is part of $1.1 billion in funding to ‘build on Australia’s existing response to COVID-19’.
‘Uncharacteristic’ Queensland CHO letter leaves GPs confused Dr Jeanette Young encouraged GPs to see more patients face-to-face, including those with respiratory symptoms, suggesting a lack of in-person consultations has led to a rise in ED presentations.
Anaphylaxis found to affect 0.025% of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine recipients New research utilising real-world data suggests the rate is largely comparable to most antibiotics.
GPs urged to be patient during initial stages of COVID vaccine rollout RACGP President Dr Karen Price says the patient-driven pivot to fewer doses across more practices represents a ‘slower, better, safer’ model for phase 1b.
ePrescribing now available for majority of Australians More than 3.5 million electronic prescriptions and repeats have already been generated by prescribers and dispensers across the country.
Applications open for RACGP Foundation grants Up to $450,000 in general practice research funding has been made available for interested GPs and GPs in training.
Royal commission calls for revamped primary care funding model The recommendation was contained in the newly-released Final Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
DoH confirms personal attendance not needed to claim MBS COVID vaccine numbers The RACGP had strongly advocated that such a requirement would severely hamper general practice’s involvement in the rollout.
More clarity on mandatory vaccination reporting The new laws come into effect next week, and detail has been released on reporting timeframes and requirements for vaccines administered overseas.