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Brown’s Muscles, published in 1698, previously belonged to Hobart’s first female GP, Dr Christine Walch. (Image reproduced courtesy of COMA Tasmania)
The RACGP’s ‘My Health Record in general practice’ workshops and webinars will be delivered by GPs in each of Australia’s 31 Primary Health Network regions.
GPs may receive a request for a medical report from patients, solicitors, insurers, statutory authorities, or employers.
Many GPs find the onerous and time-consuming bureaucracy involved to become a prescriber of medicinal cannabis to be a significant barrier. (Image: Alex Murray)
Minister Wyatt believes the implementation of unannounced re-accreditation audits in RACFs will help to reassure residents and their families of their safety and wellbeing. (Image: Mick Tsikas)
The TGA intends its updated code to provide consumers improved protection from misleading advertising of therapeutic goods.
RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel believes pharmacy health checks cannot replace in-depth care by GPs.
Victorian Mental Health Minister Martin Foley toured the safe injecting facility in North Richmond last week. (Image: Tracey Nearmy)
Federal Social Services Minister Dan Tehan describes no jab, no pay rules as ‘a constant reminder for parents to keep their children’s immunisation up to date’. (Image: AAP/Lukas Coch)
Plain packaging for tobacco products has proven to be effective in reducing smoking rates in Australia.

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