Elimination of deadly disease ‘on track’ Australia is well placed to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, but GPs can still do more, a women’s health expert has said.
GPs sound alarm over aged-care flu standards Australia’s horror flu season has resulted in more than 360 influenza outbreaks at residential aged care facilities across the country.
National flu death toll tops 250 Australia is battling through one of its deadliest flu seasons on record.
Superbug warning as states look at expanding pharmacy Suggestions the Queensland Government exposed the community to a major health risk follow revelations that WA may increase pharmacy scope of practice.
Details of government incentive program revealed It is described as a ‘major change’ for general practice, but questions over PIP QI remain less than a month ahead of its implementation.
Inquiry into ‘broken’ mental health system begins The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health system has been dubbed a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for reform’.
Last minute delay to veterans’ health reforms Changes aimed at giving GPs more involvement in ongoing care for returned servicemen and women will now not come into effect until 1 October.
Could patient ‘selfies’ improve clinical care? Research has found people who share images with their doctor outside of consultations feel empowered, but questions over implementation remain.
AHPRA takes steps to reassure practitioners who receive a notification GPs are identified as a major source of help in a new AHPRA video aimed at reducing notification-induced anxiety.
Patients found to have measles despite being immunised Research has found 13 people in Victoria contracted measles in 2014–17 even though they had received at least one dose of vaccine.