Senate menopause inquiry called Members of the Upper House will look into the health and economic effect of perimenopause and menopause.
Semaglutide shortage sparks patient demands for alternatives But in Australia, the new drug generating the most interest is still in its infancy – and not yet listed on the PBS.
New clinical guideline for abortion care released The guidance has been described as an ‘important step’ towards universal access to safe and high-quality abortion care.
Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’ One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.
Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.
Free flu vaccinations for Queenslanders in 2024 Every resident in the state older than six months will be eligible next year, and the RACGP has called on other states to follow suit.
Free shingles vaccine rollout hits day-one roadblock Supply shortages are forcing eligible patients onto lengthening waitlists, but the DoH has said there is ‘no urgency’ as the program is ‘ongoing’.
Supporting families and providing end-of-life-care GPs play a pivotal role in the care of people with advanced disease, writes palliative care specialist Associate Professor Mark Boughey.
Expanded PBS eligibility for heart failure and migraine medications More than 100,000 combined patients are expected to benefit from the changes, which will take effect from 1 November.
Doctors send climate change message ahead of crucial UN conference Organisations representing three million healthcare professionals have made a united call for the health risks of climate change to be addressed.