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.
New AI progression rolls out for GPs Amid the launch of a medical-grade AI search tool, RACGP experts say if used ‘properly and responsibly, AI has enormous potential’.
Keytruda expanded on PBS In a change expected to benefit 10,000 patients, pembrolizumab will be listed for those with several advanced and high-risk cancers.