Extended dispensing left out of new pharmacy agreement The decision to reportedly omit the long-sought reform from the seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement has raised questions.
Retracted Lancet study ‘a wake-up call’ It is not the first time a journal has retracted a paper. But with such glaring discrepancies, will it affect how people view the peer-review process?
Rural Health Commissioner Office extended Legislation will be introduced to enhance the scope of the Office, in a move the RACGP has described as a ‘big step forward’.
‘We can’t say they don’t have it’: Patients seeking impossible clearances for coronavirus The RACGP has created a template to help GPs grappling with requests for employer-mandated medical clearances that ‘guarantee’ patients are virus-free before returning to work.
One in five mothers not receiving perinatal mental health checks Screening rates have improved significantly, but experts say there is more work to be done.
Government told GPs still need COVID-19 support The RACGP has told the Senate Select Committee GPs must receive further assistance and be allowed to provide more input during pandemics.
RACGP President congratulates GPs on Queen’s Birthday honours GPs throughout Australia have been recognised for their valuable contributions to the country’s healthcare.
New free mental health service for doctors The pandemic has taken a considerable toll on people’s mental health – and Australia’s healthcare professionals are not immune.
GPs blindsided by major changes to opioid pack sizes Angst and confusion have marred the introduction of welcome changes to opioid prescribing, GPs say.
It’s okay not to be okay: CrazySocks4Docs Day kicks off Healthcare professionals around Australia have taken to social media, donning their crazy socks to support workplace wellbeing.