New pharmacy dispensing deal sets ‘great temptation to bend the rules’ Continued dispensing arrangements have been extended – but two prominent GPs are sceptical about the long-term outcomes.
Government names new National Rural Health Commissioner The RACGP has welcomed the appointment of doctor and academic Associate Professor Ruth Stewart.
EDs continue to be clogged with non-urgent presentations One-third of presentations classified as lower urgency could be managed by a GP – and the trend is persisting – a new report confirms.
RACGP calls for urgent overhaul of telehealth A surge in ‘pop-up’ services raises concerns for outcomes and practice viability, according to RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon.
Rural Health Commissioner ‘worked tirelessly’ to close health gaps In his last day in the office for Australia’s inaugural National Rural Health Commissioner, Professor Paul Worley is leaving to plaudits.
What will the new financial year bring for general practice? Variations to indexation and telehealth items are among the key changes coming into effect from 1 July.
Voluntary patient enrolment initiative delayed The new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is under review by the Department of Health.
Outgoing Chief Medical Officer praised for work during the pandemic Australia’s top health adviser Professor Brendan Murphy is now preparing for his next post as Health Department Secretary.
Pharmacy prescribing trial launches A controversial trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for UTIs has gone ahead amid renewed questions on pharmacy vaccination programs.
Vale Emeritus Professor Neil Carson Professor Michael Kidd and Emeritus Professor John Murtagh speak to newsGP and pay tribute to a pioneer of general practice.