Sugar and water: Diet and structural inequality in remote communities Examining the role infrastructural and social disparities can play in nutrition.
RACGP provides in-principle support for continuance of Medevac laws The RACGP expressed support for the intent of the Medevac legislation at a Senate hearing this week.
GPs to take to the streets over climate-health concerns On 20 September, millions of people around the world will take part in the latest global climate strike.
GPs in push for change to pharmacy ownership rules GPs have entered the fray over pharmacy regulation, arguing the current system is anti-competitive.
Pharmacy Guild scope-of-practice push continues The calls, found in a submission to the National Rural Health Commissioner, include the ability to prescribe medicines and administer more vaccines.
Medicare confirms validity of electronic referrals A six-month push for information has provided clarity on the previously murky area of Medicare rebates derived from electronic referrals.
Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity But is it enough in an obesogenic environment?
AI is coming to healthcare – and it’s here to help GP19 keynote speaker Dr Martin Seneviratne talks to newsGP about the hype – and real promise – of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
PIP QI fact sheet clears up uncertainty Released by the Department of Health, the fact sheet seeks to address concerns raised by the RACGP and the wider profession.
Cautious welcome for new integrated mental health care plan Advocates have praised the Government’s plan to better integrate Australia’s mental health system, but RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon feels questions remain.