Who is seeking pharmacotherapy treatment for opioid dependence? Annual data examines who, where and why on a ‘snapshot day’ in 2020, and how treatment has progressed.
mRNA COVID vaccine ‘well-tolerated’ in adolescents According to Pfizer, its vaccine is safe and effective in children as young as 12, which could be crucial for herd immunity.
RACGP releases AKT 2021.1 exam results The first Applied Knowledge Test for 2021 took place on 6 February, and the public report is now available.
RACGP President issues call to arms with GPs needed on the frontline Applications for the 2022 AGPT Program are now open and Dr Karen Price has urged medical students to apply.
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.