Prime Minister reveals further $1.9 billion to support vaccine rollout General practice is expected to receive a substantial amount of the new allocation, but details remain limited.
Funding for extended mental health consults on RACGP budget wish list The college has called for an unrestricted MBS item number to allow patients to spend more than 40 minutes with their GP.
One in three Australians have gained weight during the pandemic Australia also led the world in terms of increased alcohol consumption, according to the results from a new Ipsos survey.
General practice ‘game changers’ receive Australia Day Honours A number of GPs were recognised for their service to medicine, along with other contributions they have made to various causes.
Federal Government confirms new COVID vaccine item numbers General practices stand to receive between $65 and $74.90 for each fully vaccinated patient.
Government seeks general practice EOIs for COVID vaccine rollout GPs will form the backbone of ‘one of the greatest logistical exercises’ in Australian history.
At least 500 private healthcare staff to assist with COVID vaccines They will augment the role performed by general practice, which the Federal Health Minister described as the ‘cornerstone’ of the rollout.
CBD shown to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria Researchers have found synthetic cannabidiol can kill bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea, meningitis and Legionnaires’ disease.
GPs ‘horrified’ at latest pharmacy proposal The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has suggested ‘non-urgent’ emergency department presentations be directed to community pharmacy.
Active Ingredient Prescribing to become mandatory from 1 February GPs have been reminded to update their clinical software in order to continue issuing legal prescriptions.