‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.
‘Completely preventable’ asthma deaths skyrocket by 32% The concerning trend saw 467 Australians die last year, but experts say most could have been avoided with the right safeguards in place.
‘We’re the solution’: GPs take workforce woes to Canberra Red, blue, green, and teal – MPs from across the political divide have met at Parliament House for the Friends of General Practice roundtable.
RACGP backs Parliamentary push for climate protections The college has supported a proposed new law requiring decision-makers to consider children’s health when assessing fossil fuel projects.
Diabetes medication shortage worsens Access to treatment is becoming increasingly dire for patients, with GPs predicting a shortage of tirzepatide will add to an already long list of supply issues.
Medicine reforms save patients $250 million: Health Minister The past 12 months have brought a raft of changes to 60-day dispensing, the PBS, and bulk billing, but the sector is still crying out for funding.
ADHD medications linked to heart conditions A new study has found patients using long-term treatments are slightly more likely to develop hypertension or arterial disease, but experts say the risk is worth the reward.
Vale Dennis Pashen A passionate regional GP and driving force behind the push for formal recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine, the professor died on Thursday.
Health Minister unveils $300 aged care incentive Details are still lacking, but the payment will be available per patient, per year, while there will also be a $130 bonus for practices.
Plea for psychedelic rules reform A new coalition of healthcare professionals wants a review of ‘overly restrictive’ prescribing guidelines, but a GP expert says changes must be done ‘slowly and carefully’.