What the new after-hours rebates mean for GPs The Federal Government’s recent changes to Medicare rebates are designed to better reflect the qualifications of doctors providing urgent after-hours care.
RACGP welcomes changes to after-hours care rebates President Dr Bastian Seidel has applauded Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt for heeding the RACGP’s concerns and implementing evidence-based adjustments to after-hours Medicare rebates.
Cervical screening not recommended for women under 25 The Department of Health wants to reiterate that cervical screening is not recommended for women aged younger than 25 as part of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy told newsGP.
Virtual doctor: Online prescription, referral and medical certificate services Debate continues as to the quality and efficacy of online prescription, referral and medical certificate services.
Children at forefront of falling sugar consumption Australia’s reduction in overall sugar consumption is being led by children’s lower intake of added sugars, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Long-acting reversible contraceptives safe: RACGP President The RACGP has moved to reassure patients that long-acting reversible contraceptives, such as Implanon and Mirena, are considered safe and effective.
Medical bodies appeal for better healthcare for asylum seekers The RACGP has signed a letter urging Australia’s political leaders to improve healthcare for asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea.
Mental health encounters on the rise in general practice One out of every eight general practice encounters in 2015–16 was related to an issue of mental health, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
RACGP to address Tasmania’s acute care inquiry RACGP Tasmania is calling for increased government support for general practice to ensure the state’s patients have access to the best possible healthcare.
Same-sex marriage signed into Australian law Australian same-sex couples will be able to marry from early 2018 after Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove signed the Marriage Amendment Act this morning.