Pharmacy pilot a ‘solution’ that would only cause bigger problems The facts simply do not support a narrative being promoted by vested interests who would be the only ones to benefit from pharmacy prescribing, according to RACGP leadership.
Study indicates vitamin D deficiency can lead to dementia New research suggests low levels of vitamin D are associated with lower brain volumes, and an increased risk of dementia and potentially stroke.
‘Really encouraging’ first RACGP meeting with new health minister A group from the college has visited the incoming Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler as he gets his feet under a new desk in Canberra.
Your mixed billing questions answered Business sustainability has become a major issue for general practice, particularly following the Medicare freeze. Can mixed billing help?
Free flu vaccinations: Everything GPs need to know Universally free flu vaccines are now available – in theory at least – across all Australian states. Here, newsGP sums up the latest details.
‘Not right at all’: College outlines concerns on AHPRA bill The RACGP has filed a submission strongly criticising suggested legislation that would allow information regarding complaints to be made public before investigations are complete.
What are the major healthcare challenges facing the new government? RACGP state and territory faculty chairs lay out the main general practice issues confronting their area.
No plans for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for GPs The Department of Health has indicated that healthcare workers are more at risk of getting COVID-19 in the community than at work.
Who are the pathology nudge letters really targeting? Rather than rogue doctors, these letters seem to have been sent largely to GPs who treat our most vulnerable patients, writes Deborah Carrington.
Who will be Federal Health Minister? Australia has a new Prime Minister, but several frontbench positions – including the health portfolio – are yet to be confirmed.