RACGP President calls enhanced flu vaccines ‘a step in the right direction’ Dr Bastian Seidel has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to provide stronger flu vaccines to Australians over the age of 65, but says more must be done to protect all patients ahead of this year’s flu season.
Department of Health revises guidance on pathology rents The Department of Health has updated its guidance on prohibited practices in commercial relationships between requesters (ie general practice) and providers of pathology and diagnostic imaging services.
Fragmented approach to multimorbidity leaving patients further out of pocket New research that shows a fragmented approach to treating multimorbidity is resulting in greater out-of-pocket costs for patients is evidence of a need for a greater focus on preventive medicine, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.
Federal Government extends cashless debit card trials The Federal Government has passed legislation to extend its cashless debit card trials, adding a new test location despite strong criticism from political opponents.
General practice software and better healthcare systems GPs and software vendors collaborate for improved healthcare systems.
A GP in Kununurra: Dr Catherine Engelke Dr Catherine Engelke talks to newsGP about life as a GP in Western Australia’s remote north.
Hospital complications show need for more preventive health: RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has recommended a greater focus on preventive health in response to a report on patient complication rates in Australian hospitals.
Australian mental health spend reaches $9 billion Figures released last week show that Australia’s overall spending on mental health has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting GPs’ increasing role in this area of healthcare.
Report on Government Services reveals need to shift from EDs to general practice The Federal Government’s Productivity Commission this week released its 2018 Report on Government Services, which details the performance of health services and provides a snapshot of Australian general practice.
Tribes, tribulation and the elephant in the room If we want to change bullying and abuse within the profession we have to move our tribal cultures to the next level, Dr Edwin Kruys writes for newsGP.