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Dr Cohen was drawn to delve further into the world of genetics following his son’s Fragile X diagnosis.
New funding will allow GPs to access a $55 Medicare payment to cover travel time and costs when visiting residential aged care facilities.
Dr Katrina McLean has found that offering concrete solutions has helped move the issue forward.
Dr Rachel Turner’s research looked at general practice registrars’ prescribing of long-acting reversible contraception versus other methods of contraception. (Image: GP Synergy)
Leaders said they discussed issues to ‘improve the lives and ensure the safety of all Australians’. (Image: Kelly Barnes)
An unwarranted physical examination may constitute sexual assault under the new guidelines.
Associate Professor Melissa Kang is passionate about young people and sexual health.
GPs believe one of the issues is the fact summaries are often handed to people who did not directly treat the patient.
A key priority for the initiative is ensuring local communities involved in receiving and providing primary healthcare have a ‘strong voice’ throughout the process. (Image: Joel Carrett)
Around 30,000 people with eating disorders will benefit from new Medicare funding from November 2019.

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