‘Practical steps’ to manage psychotropic side effects Patients taking the medications need improved ‘holistic’ care to better manage potential physical side effects, research suggests.
In Practice: Updates to AHPRA registration renewals With registrations now open, the health regulator has made changes to processes to add an extra layer of security.
Service expands access to GPs’ allergy education The now-national service enables timely access to advice to manage allergic conditions, arming GPs with education and resources.
In Practice: NIP vaccine changes The Government has updated RSV vaccine administration rules, and announced incoming changes to childhood pneumococcal vaccines.
Missed opportunities in women’s stroke diagnosis: Study After finding women are 11% less likely than men to be correctly identified as having a stroke by medical staff, researchers are calling for change.
First guidance for prescribing post-exposure HIV prevention Australian-first clinical guidance on prescribing post-exposure prophylaxis has been launched, helping GPs in their role of HIV prevention.
In Practice: RACGP Convocation returns Members are invited to have their say on the future operations of the college, as Convocation is reintroduced for 2025.
School program ‘significantly’ preventing teen vaping The Australian-first education trial has been hailed a ‘health breakthrough’, with more than half of participants less likely to vape.
Support for new GPs in ‘transition period’ An upcoming RACGP conference will showcase how to best prepare for the early-career stage of being a GP, and the supports in place.
In Practice: Bulk-billing changes info sessions GPs have three opportunities to attend the Government-hosted sessions on the incoming expansion of bulk-billing incentives.