A quarter of the primary care nurse workforce could soon quit, survey shows Having faced a growing workload in recent years, the national data points to the longer term consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, with nurses citing exhaustion and burnout.
Do current COVID-19 vaccines and treatments neutralise Omicron? New research has looked into a number of medications currently approved for use in Australia, as well as the role of a booster shot against the highly-infectious variant.
What does the Omicron sub variant mean for Australia’s pandemic response? Detected in at least 40 countries, including Australia, BA.2 is described as being ‘stealthier’ than the original version of Omicron.
Novavax approval: what it means for GPs The TGA’s Professor John Skerritt hopes the availability of the new vaccine will push the vaccination rate in Australia even higher.
Ministers told ‘overwhelmed’ GPs need help Pressure from two major vaccine rollouts, the surge in Omicron cases, and ongoing community care is threatening the short-term viability of general practice.
PBAC delays restricting GP prescribing of antipsychotics in aged care The committee heeded RACGP calls to not implement the recommendation, which was made last year following the aged care royal commission.
Which medicines could be in short supply in 2022? The pandemic has proven time and time again that it is a potent driver of shortages – but the end of COVID-induced medicine supply issues may come sooner than expected.
What are the COVID-19 travel requirements for each state and territory? UPDATED: As Australians continue to journey interstate over the summer, newsGP provides a breakdown of the various travel requirements, from vaccination to testing and isolation.
Details of permanent telehealth arrangements published The fact sheets for ongoing MBS telehealth have now been released, with the changes to come into effect from the beginning of 2022.
Can Australia avoid Europe’s COVID-19 surge next winter? With COVID now present in many parts of the country, newsGP looks at how well placed Australia is to avoid a similar increase in cases next year.