New RACGP NT Faculty to provide ‘a voice and platform for GPs’ The RACGP Board and executive team gathered in Alice Springs to celebrate the inaugural NT Faculty and 30 years of rural health advocacy.
First national online directory for eating disorders The site links credentialed healthcare providers to ensure access to appropriate treatment pathways.
‘Great concern’ for predicted silicosis rates New modelling projects around 10,000 Australians will develop lung cancer directly related to silica dust. What can be done to reduce these numbers?
Changes to ‘redundant’ prescription monitoring services GPs will no longer be able to register for the Prescription Shopping Information Service using a hard copy form.
Child asthma hospital readmissions reach decade high The figures provide a ‘standout example’ of why targeted management plans in general practice are vital to avoid admissions.
Awards will support risk-benefit analysis of COVID vaccination in kids A newly funded project will evaluate how risk communication for vaccines can be improved to boost vaccine uptake among children.
Winter readiness presents opportunity to discuss advance care plans The RACGP has reminded GPs to discuss linking advance care plans with My Health Record when providing ‘catch-up’ care to older patients.
New financial year changes for general practice Updates to PBS subsidies, prescribing and digital health services will come into effect from 1 July.
Upcoming MBS changes GPs need to know A number of updates will be implemented from 1 July, while Medicare support for longer phone consultations will not be extended.
Considerations when selecting first-line analgesics SPONSORED: What should GPs be aware of when deciding whether to recommend paracetamol or another analgesic to patients?