‘We feel like we’ve let the community down’ Yet another regional general practice has closed its doors, citing ‘ongoing and unavoidable workforce shortages’, with its GPs calling for systemic change.
HotDoc relaunches telehealth platform After suspending a previous version of the platform amid GPs’ continuity concerns, an updated offering is on the way.
‘Deeply concerning’: Vapes found laced with nitazenes In an Australian first, a man has been charged with allegedly selling nitazene-laced vape liquid, with GPs urged to be on the lookout.
RACGP launches ‘big picture’ vision for general practice workforce The National workforce strategy aims to address the GP shortfall, ‘clear pay disparity’, and the profession’s attractiveness.
Study compares single-pill combination for hypertension It found starting treatment with single-pill combinations is ‘more effective and more economical’, but policy change is needed.
Research sounds alarm on deteriorating teen health Lack of exercise, fast food, soft drinks, screen time: Research reveals current lifestyles put teens at serious risk of preventable diseases.
Registrar excursion shows off rural healthcare In a bid to encourage more GPs into the bush, 11 registrars have swapped the classroom for the country to get a taste of regional work.
RACGP backs TGA vitamin B6 restrictions Amid plans to make products containing 50–200 mg of vitamin B6 pharmacist-only medicine, the college says scheduling changes alone do not go far enough.
Cheaper medicines plan progresses Fulfilling a Federal Election promise, legislation will be introduced to cut the cost of PBS-listed medicines to $25 from next year.
What constitutes inappropriate practice? PSR boss speaks out The agency’s director has revealed his priority areas for 2026, the most reviewed item numbers, GPs’ use of AI, and ‘common traps’ doctors fall into.