Electronic prescribing now available across Melbourne The long-delayed rollout has been prioritised in Victoria in response to the state’s COVID-19 outbreak.
General practice takes centre stage at AAAPC conference GPs from around the world came together to hear the latest insights on primary care research.
Department of Health says ECG interpretation still allowed in ‘bizarre’ claim There is growing confusion over the recent DoH decision to effectively strip GPs of the ability to bill Medicare for the interpretation of ECGs.
RACGP ‘deeply concerned’ by aged care proposals The aged care royal commission has drafted propositions that could dramatically affect GPs, including a ‘new primary care model’.
Controversial ECG changes to be reviewed after six months following severe GP backlash Health authorities have rejected widespread calls to postpone changes to Medicare item numbers for ECGs – but opened the door to a review.
Government releases COVID-19 telehealth item guide The new resource provides GPs with valuable supporting information on the requirements associated with these temporary items.
GPs urged to be ‘COVID safe’ Practices operating under stage four restrictions must have a plan to limit potential coronavirus exposure – and mitigate risks should it occur.
GPs have embraced telehealth, survey finds RACGP survey results from July show GPs and patients are seeing the benefits of telehealth consultations – but there is room for improvement.
RACGP Foundation awards new grants for COVID research The two grants have been awarded to GP researchers for their studies on different impacts of COVID-19 on general practice.