Research shows BRCA-related cancers not a ‘female-only thing’ Males who carry a fault in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may be at greater risk of prostate, breast, stomach and pancreatic cancers, a new study suggests.
In Practice: Member access to rapid antigen tests The college is aiming to help address supply issues by making the tests available to members via the RACGP Plus portal.
‘Opportune moment’ to improve children’s health inequities With some children experiencing ‘generation-defining disruption’, researchers suggest the pandemic should be a catalyst for reform.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated GPs can stay informed with the latest MBS items, including Level C phone consultation items.
GP-led teams must be central to nurse practitioner plan: RACGP It is ‘imperative’ nurse practitioners are embedded with a patient’s usual GP and practice as much as possible, the college says.
New resources to make COVID vaccine booking easier In addition to streamlining online vaccine bookings, GPs can better understand the system with a new RACGP self-directed learning activity.
In Practice: telehealth and billing updates The new year will bring a number of changes to telehealth and MBS billing for GPs to be aware of.
Dean appointment helps define the future of general practice As the University of Melbourne’s first female Dean, Professor Jane Gunn has a vision to further connect academic research with general practice.
Long COVID guidelines updated ahead of expected ‘influx’ The RACGP has updated its guidelines following concerns that people with post-COVID-19 conditions have ‘flown under the radar’.
In Practice: managing practice billing The college has developed new resources to help members in better managing their practice’s billing.