RACGP’s newest life members share words of wisdom As a new generation of GPs embark on their career, two inspiring doctors share what they have learned across their three-decade careers.
Victoria subsidises RSV immunisations for babies The State Government will fund the long-acting monoclonal antibody for unprotected newborns and eligible infants next winter.
Greens pledge sweeping GP investment The RACGP welcomed the party’s plan to increase rebates and up GP trainees’ pay but condemned a rollout of 1000 free healthcare clinics.
In Practice: GP24 early bird registration extended Due to popular demand, the discounted registrations for the Perth conference have been extended to 7 October.
TGA urges ‘extreme caution’ amid fake Ozempic pen imports GPs are being warned to lookout for the counterfeit pens and are urged to inform their patients, with one person already suffering life-threatening complications.
New ADHD prescribing guide launches The guide was designed to offer practical advice to GPs about safe and responsible prescribing, after finding significant variabilities.
New vaping cessation GP guidelines revealed The much-anticipated RACGP guide for healthcare professionals is now live, as vaping rates soar and new laws allow adults to buy vapes from pharmacies.
LNP Queensland’s payroll tax promise The state’s Liberal National Party vowed to ‘immediately and permanently’ scrap the tax if elected at the Queensland election.
New GPs making a ‘vital difference’ in the NT The Northern Territory’s newest GPs will embark on the next stage of their careers after being celebrated at a Fellowship ceremony in Darwin.
AI, robots, and healthcare: What does the future hold? Engineer Dr Jordan Nguyen will use his keynote address at GP24 to discuss companion robots, predictive health, and GPs’ abilities to harness AI.