First-of-its kind virtual ED unveiled The RFDS has opened an unmanned health hub in the middle of the Australian desert to provide 24/7 emergency care to residents and travellers.
Deaths and overdoses prompt coroner pill testing call Two Victorian coroners have said the service could provide ‘lifesaving insights’ and tailored information to illicit drug users.
Long COVID diagnosis ‘validation’ for suffering patients A GP expert is speaking out after Queensland’s CHO said the term ‘long COVID’ can cause ‘unnecessary fear’ and should be scrapped.
RACGP pushes workforce solutions at national roundtable Fifty peak medical bodies have convened in Canberra to identify the health system’s pressure points and highlight areas for change.
‘It’s a lose-lose’: GPs ramp up payroll tax fight SA doctors have launched a campaign urging the State Government to scrap the crippling tax, and they are calling on all GPs to get involved.
Should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy? A new study found dexamphetamine does not put mothers or their babies at risk, but stopping before conception could be beneficial for some.
GP concern over new pharmacy assistants course The training was launched as part of the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot, but the RACGP says it points to a ‘lack of capacity’.
New GP resource aims to help asthma patients’ sleep The document advises doctors not to ‘accept nocturnal asthma symptoms as normal’, offering instruction for treating sleep disturbances.
Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth In a post-COVID world, telehealth is here to stay, but the RACGP says it is crucial to strike a balance between easy access and quality care.
Can apple cider vinegar aid weight loss? As little as one teaspoon a day may help overweight patients according to new research, but experts warn it is no ‘silver bullet’.