Doctors for the Environment Australia turns 25 As the group marks its anniversary, it has been praised for showing the role of doctors ‘extends beyond the consult room’.
National Pain Alliance launches With chronic pain impacting 20% of Australians, the group has called for it to be recognised as a national health priority.
Canberra celebrates future GP boost While the RACGP is celebrating a 26% jump in future GPs in the ACT, it says investment is needed to increase training capacity.
Should telehealth be allowed for VAD consults? Researchers are calling for legal reforms to allow the change amid calls for improved remuneration and streamlined processes for GPs.
Common antidepressant reduces methamphetamine use: Study Research revealed adults who took mirtazapine were more likely to reduce their use of the illicit drug.
NT GPs consulted amid pharmacy prescribing expansion The RACGP says the creation of an expert advisory group must inform a ‘considered, evidence-based approach’ to the scope expansion.
The rewarding life of a rural GP One GP couple has shared insights into their life and experiences as rural doctors – working in all corners of Western Australia.
Medical injection pen recycling trial launches It will allow patients to drop their used pens at pharmacies in a bid to reduce millions of products being dumped into landfill.
Health Minister backs MPs’ letters pressuring practices to bulk bill ‘Of course local MPs are speaking to doctors in their communities,’ says Mark Butler, but it is a move labelled ‘political theatre’ by one GP.
GPs’ role widened following gynaecologist allegations GPs can expect questions from patients following the launch of a new support package, amid allegations against Dr Simon Gordon.