PBS listing could save psoriasis patients tens of thousands a year Two effective – yet underutilised – psoriasis treatments have been added to the PBS, potentially reducing the cost by $32k per year.
New function expected to strengthen public trust in My Health Record Australians are now able to permanently delete their My Health Record, with planned changes officially coming into effect.
How one doctor survived family violence – and gained her Fellowship Dr Imaan Joshi survived eight years of abuse. Now she wants to teach junior doctors about boundaries and resilience.
Questions over Good Samaritan rights and obligations following alleged police assault The case of a Melbourne doctor allegedly assaulted by police while assisting a stricken man under their supervision has highlighted issues regarding the powers and responsibilities of medical Good Samaritans.
Support for pill testing continues to grow NSW politician urges colleagues to ‘get real’ about pill testing after becoming Australia’s first sitting MP to admit taking MDMA.
RFDS receives funding for rural and remote mental health services RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda applauds the decision – but urges the Government not to forget GPs working in the bush.
Former Nauru doctor wins international free speech award NSW GP Dr Nick Martin was awarded after speaking out on the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru.
Vaccine hesitancy a top threat to global health: WHO The WHO has declared reluctance to vaccinate a major threat to public health, as a number of diseases that were close to elimination see a resurgence.
Comedy and tragedy: How stand-up comedy helped this GP find meaning Many doctors are struggling with issues of mental health and burnout. Can comedy help?
NDIS transition causing stress for ACT mental health sector New research has raised further questions about whether the NDIS is suitable for the funding and delivery of mental health services.