‘Assume it’s everywhere’: aerosol fears underpin fight against COVID healthcare infections Healthcare must learn from high staff infection rates and get ‘pandemic fit’ in case of a third wave, an expert says.
Saving lives and money: Report provides ‘powerful economic argument’ for primary care funding New research shows increased investment in preventive health would pay for itself many times over.
Further ‘draconian’ coronavirus measures introduced The restrictions are designed to enhance social-distancing efforts, as medical facilities ration PPE and suspend almost all elective surgery.
Concerns grow over global PPE supply chains Doctors have raised concerns over access to personal protective equipment as the Australian Government searches for alternate suppliers amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
China’s GPs overlooked while hospitals overwhelmed by coronavirus: GP speaks out Parts of the country’s health system are under major pressure due to underused primary care workers and overcrowded hospitals, according to an Australian GP in China.
GPs ‘perfectly safe’ assessing potential coronavirus cases: ICAG The Chair of the infection control group guiding Australia’s public health response to the virus is confident appropriate safeguards are in place.
GPs confused by mixed messages in coronavirus response Equipment shortages, limited communication and conflicting advice from public health authorities is making an already difficult job even more challenging.
Bushfire disaster: How GPs can help An unprecedented start to the bushfire season has pushed emergency services, communities and volunteers to breaking point.
RACGP President champions advocacy efforts to open GP19 Dr Harry Nespolon this morning welcomed more than 1700 delegates to the annual conference in Adelaide.
Antipsychotics overused in residential aged care: Study Research reveals concerning rates of antipsychotics use in aged care, showing many doctors and facilities are not following best-practice guidelines.