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.
Current COVID vaccines could be ineffective by next year: epidemiologists New coronavirus variants emerging in global hotspots are likely to impact vaccine efficacy. What does this mean for Australia?
More advice on vaccines for immunocompromised patients The new guidance provides more detail for GPs involved in the rollout, including information around the timing of vaccinations.
New voluntary assisted dying Bill gives GPs and patients choice Tasmanian doctors will have the next 18 months to adjust to the state’s ‘world class’ legislation.
Face masks: What GPs and patients need to know UPDATED: Record case numbers in NSW, lockdown extension in Victoria, dozens of cases in the ACT, snap lockdown in the NT: Australia tightens restrictions as much of the country sits on a COVID knife edge.
Patient report awards GPs high marks Australians’ experiences with the healthcare system remain overwhelmingly positive, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shortened AstraZeneca vaccine training ‘a victory for common sense’ The update has streamlined the process for answering questions and will allow GPs to skip the introductory module entirely.
SMS subsidy for electronic prescribing extended GPs will now be able to send electronic prescriptions free of charge until at least 30 June.