Physical distancing and good hand hygiene: Australian flu cases drop by more than 99% There were only 208 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza nationwide last month – compared to 30,567 at the same time in 2019.
RACGP commitment to rural GPs stronger than ever President Dr Harry Nespolon and Vice-President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda have moved to clarify comments regarding rural workforce strategy.
Six in 10 aged care residents live in inadequately staffed facilities The new data also reveals only 1.3% are in facilities with ‘best practice’ staffing levels.
Opening up the country: Some restrictions to be eased ahead of schedule With June marking the unofficial beginning of a nationwide easing of pandemic restrictions, newsGP looks at changes being made in each state and territory.
Legislation signals CPD changes for GPs RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon told newsGP the college’s focus is patient safety, not administrative control, in response to a new Bill that would alter the way CPD compliance is recorded.
Australian hydroxychloroquine trial to continue despite WHO ‘pause’ High-risk healthcare workers will continue taking the anti-malaria drug as part of a clinical trial testing its ability to protect against COVID-19, a lead investigator told newsGP.
Stigma affecting the health of Australians in same-sex relationships New research shows they visit their GP less often, use more antidepressant medication, and are more likely to have poorer health.
Most Australians oblivious to ‘superbug’ threat New research reveals widespread ignorance to the dangers of antimicrobial resistance, which claimed an estimated 700,000 lives globally last year.
GPs recognised on World Family Doctor Day The RACGP has called on Australians to give thanks to GPs working on the healthcare frontline.
‘Dr Google’ wrong more often than not New research has found people who check their symptoms online only receive correct medical advice about a third of the time.