Tasmanian children the latest to receive free flu shots The RACGP has welcomed news that Tasmanian children under the age of five will be able to receive the flu vaccine for free this year.
Using screening tools to tackle elder abuse People become more vulnerable as they age. But how do healthcare professionals detect abuse of older patients?
Drug use on the rise throughout Australia Australians are using more legal – and illegal – drugs, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring report.
Prescribing PrEP in general practice: What GPs need to know With the HIV-prevention drug PrEP now available on the PBS, GP and sexual health physician Dr Vincent Cornelisse talk to newsGP about how GPs and patients can increase their knowledge of what has been described as a ‘game-changing’ medication.
More diabetes medications available through the PBS Australians with diabetes will be able to access a broader range of medicines via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April.
GPs and their central place in maternity care Dr Wendy Burton, GP and Chair of the RACGP Antenatal/Postnatal Care Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about advocating for the GP’s role in delivering comprehensive maternity care.
Latest figures for HPV vaccine show increased levels of coverage Australia’s human papillomavirus vaccination programs have seen the rates of fully immunised girls and boys continue to improve across the country, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Early identification and management of dementia in general practice The growing prevalence of dementia in Australia means it is increasingly important that GPs are able to help patients and their families recognise and manage the condition.
Child immunisation rates rise, but significant variation remains across the country Australia’s child immunisation rates have continued to improve but remain short of the national target, new research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed.
Australia a step closer to ending HIV transmission with PBS listing of prevention drug The HIV-prevention pill PrEP will now be more financially accessible to people at risk of HIV transmission after officially being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.