Limited access to same-day pathology in Bendigo a ‘backwards step’: GP The reduced access has been attributed to privatising the regional hospital’s pathology lab; however, its operator disputes the claim.
HIV-1 remission sparks cure hope The second patient in 10 years to undergo sustained remission from the virus has been described as a landmark case.
GP shortage prompts new growth strategy Ballarat Group Practice is committed to the highest standard of care to their patients, and hopes to ease an increasing GP shortage in the area.
Major funding boost for family violence training The Federal Government has said it plans to provide further training to 5000 primary care workers across Australia.
Government commits record $967m to expand residential aged care The new funding will provide 13,500 new residential aged care places across Australia.
New strategy to tackle high specialist fees While RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon welcomes the opportunity to improve transparency surrounding out-of-pocket costs, he has stressed GPs should not be required to find patients the least expensive procedure available.
‘You start somewhere’: Raising awareness of planetary health An RACGP program led to Dr Tammra Warby’s role in creating an international educational document on planetary health.
Medical group supports School Strike 4 Climate Doctors for the Environment Australia described the planned demonstrations as ‘completely understandable’.
New studies examine Australian ED presentations The AIHW has examined eight million ED presentations, while a new study has found 20–40% of patients in WA could have been managed by a GP.
RACGP sees room for improvement in changes to GP rebates in RACFs Changes to MBS rebates for services provided in residential aged care facilities have come into effect, but the RACGP is calling for increased funding.