Poll suggests 93% of GPs have not been offered respirator fit-testing GPs in NSW and Victorian hotspots are being giving access to PPE from the National Medical Stockpile. But with few practices offering fit-testing, how protected are GPs?
‘Scary’ co-op failure sets off ‘alarm bells’ for general practice GPs are calling for widespread primary care funding reform after a not-for-profit bulk-billing co-operative servicing 30,000 patients went into voluntary administration.
New AstraZeneca guidance reinforces need for vaccine counselling MBS numbers The decision to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine to only people aged 60 and older will likely place more pressure on GPs dealing with vaccine-hesitant patients.
Longer phone consultations not part of telehealth extension Medicare support for phone consultations longer than 20 minutes will end after 30 June, provoking a strong response from the RACGP.
Are blood clots a concern with mRNA vaccines? An investigation into Australia’s first case of blood clotting after the Pfizer vaccine has yet to confirm a link.
GPs set to receive more AstraZeneca doses in fast-tracked rollout The shift means people over 50 will have access to COVID vaccines from GP respiratory clinics from 3 May, and general practices from 17 May.
Major reset to vaccination program: What will it mean for GPs? GPs have welcomed the National Cabinet’s proposal to revise the vaccine roadmap but say supply issues must be addressed before any major changes are made.
No legal risk for GPs administering AstraZeneca vaccine: Health Minister Greg Hunt has moved to reassure practitioners amid reports GPs stopped offering AstraZeneca to under-50s following recent ATAGI recommendations.
COVID vaccine rollout ‘a sign of how far we’ve come’ Dr Karen Price has a message for Australia’s GPs as they embark upon one of the most important and challenging journeys in general practice history.
TGA to provide further clarity on vaccine advertising guidelines The move comes after a request from RACGP President Dr Karen Price.