GPs to be at forefront of Australia’s COVID vaccine distribution The rollout could begin as early as March next year, following news the Federal Government secured two more potential candidates.
COVID trade-offs: How to keep testing rates high With low case numbers and coronavirus fatigue setting in, is it time to make testing more palatable and favour quantity as much as quality?
Australian study determines true asymptomatic COVID rate New research suggests the actual number of coronavirus cases that never develop symptoms may be much lower than previously indicated.
Ibuprofen superior to paracetamol for young children: Study New research has found ibuprofen is better at reducing fever and pain in children younger than two within the first 24 hours of treatment.
RACGP lays marker on the central role of specialist GPs A new college position statement outlines general practice’s ‘indisputable’ position at the forefront of Australia’s health system.
How GPs can use epidemiology to help diagnose coronavirus COVID tests are not foolproof, so doctors must take steps to ensure false-negatives do not result in hidden transmission, researchers say.
RACGP and ACRRM vow to collaborate on general practice training A new joint communique has outlined the cooperative approach they will take ahead of the transition to college-led training.
RACGP reveals dates for rescheduled KFP and AKT The re-run of the postponed Key Feature Problem exam and Applied Knowledge Test is set to take place in early December.
Restrictions ease, but ‘main problem’ with Vic contact tracing remains A lack of communication between health authorities and local doctors is still hampering efforts, GPs say.
Australia’s most stringent PPE recommendations just got stronger The break from national guidelines means all Victorian healthcare workers must use full airborne protection with probable or confirmed COVID cases.