ATAGI review of AstraZeneca COVID vaccines: What GPs need to know The latest advice suggests there is only a ‘tiny’ risk of blood clots in some patients, but does include contraindications for two rare conditions.
Advance care plans on My Health Record ‘a step in the right direction’ What are the benefits of linking advance care planning documents with My Health Record?
Co-design space offers new era of mental health care Guided by lived experiences, a new mental health initiative will help to rethink the way models of care are delivered.
‘Shared stories of general practice and our communities’ The opportunity to showcase Australian general practice with international colleagues at a UAE conference will promote further GP collaboration.
Gestational diabetes diagnoses higher with one-step approach But crucially, the results of a new study investigating the two screening methods found neither led to significantly different clinical outcomes.
Closing the gap through ‘treaty, truth-telling and healing’ The 2021 Close the Gap report focuses on leadership and legacy in working to achieve health equity in Australia.
Trial helps reduce ED opioid interventions for back pain While the research was based in emergency departments, its findings also provide insights into pain management in general practice.
Claims underpayment of junior doctors ‘pervasive’ in hospitals A new class action aims to rectify the alleged issue and improve the wellbeing of those affected.
‘No biological reason’ to link blood clots to COVID vaccine Despite this, several European countries have paused their rollout of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution.
Early recognition and management of concussion ‘critical’ High-profile injuries and emerging research is helping to chart appropriate assessment and management of concussion and its long-term impacts.