Winter readiness tools for CALD patients Translated resources on COVID and flu vaccinations have been added to support GPs caring for patients who speak a first language other than English.
GPs recognised with Queen’s Birthday honours A host of GPs have been recognised for their contributions to medicine and the wider community.
RACGP opposes changes to the Poisons Standard The proposed down-scheduling of budesonide and topical hydroxypinacolone retinoate poses a danger to patients, the college says.
‘Really encouraging’ first RACGP meeting with new health minister A group from the college has visited the incoming Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler as he gets his feet under a new desk in Canberra.
Pandemic prompts massive spike in My Health Record use Immunisation details and PCR results have raised the database’s profile, but queries remain about its reliability and usage among general practices.
Chance to collaborate at global conference Given ‘many of our problems are shared’, GPs can strengthen international efforts to address healthcare challenges, says Dr Mark Miller.
Patients to honour ‘most outstanding’ GP The Australian Patients Association is calling for nominations to recognise the nation’s best GP as part of its annual awards.
Your mixed billing questions answered Business sustainability has become a major issue for general practice, particularly following the Medicare freeze. Can mixed billing help?
Free flu vaccinations: Everything GPs need to know Universally free flu vaccines are now available – in theory at least – across all Australian states. Here, newsGP sums up the latest details.
CrazySocks4Docs message continues to grow Doctors across Australia and the world have donned crazy socks in a show of solidarity for colleagues who may be doing it tough.