Mothers and babies in Australia AIHW data shows positive trends in antenatal health and outcomes, with regional variations and a caution about rates of overweight and obesity.
New financial year: What GPs need to know With a number of key legislative changes to be implemented from 1 July, newsGP breaks down the ones that will affect general practice.
AHPRA takes steps to reassure practitioners who receive a notification GPs are identified as a major source of help in a new AHPRA video aimed at reducing notification-induced anxiety.
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer responds to GP questions over opioid warning letter Professor Brendan Murphy writes for newsGP on last year’s letter warning GPs about high rates of opioid prescribing.
Increase to NDIS price limits good news for rural providers The Federal Government has announced a spending boost to the scheme, with particular benefits for service providers in rural and remote areas.
After a major spinal injury, this renowned GP is determined to get back to work A crowdfunding campaign has sprung up to help Professor Chris Del Mar transition from hospital to home.
Advocates applaud court decision on Medevac bill remote assessments The Coalition Government is unhappy with the court’s decision – but refugee health advocates argue the finding is sensible and humane.
SA’s health expenditure blows out by $95 million SA Health failed to meet its financial targets for 2018–19, estimating a $95 million overspend that will place the state into further debt.
Increased pain management support for GPs and patients The National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management offers a boost in training for GPs, as well as additional funding support through Medicare.
NSW pledges $10 billion for ‘hospital building blitz’ The state’s 2019–20 budget includes funding for more than 40 new and upgraded hospital builds, but GPs and primary care go unmentioned.