Record number of influenza cases to start 2019 The high rate – almost three times the average for this time of year – has prompted reminders for pregnant women to access vaccinations.
GPs lead community response to devastating Tasmanian bushfires Recent rain has brought relief, but GPs will likely be dealing with the fallout for a long time to come.
Undisclosed pharmaceutical payments ‘a cause for concern’ A drop in disclosures related to pharmaceutical company payments to the Australian healthcare sector has prompted calls for more transparency.
GPs band together to help as Townsville floods cause widespread devastation Scores of GPs have coordinated their own response to the devastating floods, providing vital care to a city inundated with a year’s worth of rain in a little over a week.
Registrars’ high ED referral rates reflect ‘best practice’ training General practice registrars refer patients to emergency departments at nearly twice the rate of their established colleagues, a study has revealed.
Research and statistics on early diagnosis mark World Cancer Day GPs are told to consider laryngeal cancer in cases of persistent sore throat, while Cancer Australia has released new colorectal cancer statistics.
Statins safe to prescribe in people over 75 years of age New research has revealed statin therapy can safely and effectively reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people over 75 years of age.
South Australia broadens meningococcal B vaccination scheme Australia’s only meningococcal B immunisation program has been expanded, giving South Australians aged 15–21 access to the free vaccines.
My Health Record: Experts move to ease concerns as opt-out period ends The impending creation of millions of electronic health records still has some Australians on edge, prompting authorities to reassure users regarding privacy and security issues.
Avoidable presentations clog EDs as general practice waits for funding Close to three million emergency presentations last financial year were ‘avoidable’, a Productivity Commission report has stated.