New research hub to focus on preventive activities for anxiety and depression Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt today launched what is described as ‘Australia’s first and largest integrated research initiative into the prevention of anxiety and depression’.
NDIS autism disconnect: Is the driver need or money? When advocating for people with a disability in Australia, one becomes indurated to the disappointments provided by the Government. We were treated to another example this month, writes Dr James Best.
The importance of culturally appropriate healthcare spaces To mark National Reconciliation Week, newsGP looks at the importance of cultural safety in general practice and highlights some useful resources for GPs and practice teams.
Students renew calls to give Manus Island asylum seekers quality medical services Australian medical students have again voiced their concern for the health of asylum seekers, reiterating their calls for the independent medical assessment of people detained on Manus Island.
A question of continuity: Keeping prescriptions in general practice RACGP Queensland Chair Dr Bruce Willett examines the issue of whether pharmacists should have the power to prescribe medications.
Australian autism advocates express anger over proposed changes to the NDIS Autism advocates are critical of the possibility of access restrictions to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Funding for new action plan to tackle macular disease The Federal Government has announced funding for a national strategic action plan designed to better support patients with macular disease, the leading cause of vision loss in older Australians.
Changes to MBS items for knee imaging: What GPs should know Associate Professor Mark Morgan, GP and member of the Diagnostic Medicine Clinical Committee of the Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce, writes for newsGP about changes to MBS items for knee imaging.
Flu vaccine shortages due to ‘unprecedented demand’: Chief Medical Officer Increased demand of up to 30% is the cause of shortfalls in the supply of flu vaccines around Australia, according to Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Hobbs.
Students say no to more Australian medical schools Greater numbers of medical schools will increase pressure on existing students and will not tackle the real cause of the rural doctor shortage, the President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association told newsGP.