Leprosy was thought to be eliminated in Papua New Guinea – but it’s back At the start of the 21st century, Papua New Guinea declared that leprosy was eliminated.
New RACGP Chair speaks out against expansion of pharmacy vaccinations in NSW The RACGP’s new Chair, Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe, has criticised the NSW Government’s decision to let pharmacists provide more vaccines over fears it will fragment primary care.
Telehealth in drought affected areas now covered by Medicare rebates For the first time, rural GPs in drought-affected areas will be able to bill Medicare for mental health consultations by phone.
A ‘vicious cycle’: The relationship between disability and chronic conditions Two GPs talk to newsGP about managing the link between disability and chronic conditions after a new AIHW report.
The positive impact of diversity in general practice A well-resourced and diverse general practice team can help to facilitate collaborative care, support GPs and provide more choice for patients, the General practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report shows.
Carrying a legacy of women in general practice Barrack Street Practice was opened by Hobart’s first female GP, and still boasts an all-female GP team today.
No plans to pay GPs for uploading to My Health Record: Senate Estimates The Federal Government does not plan to remunerate GPs for the time taken to upload health data to My Health Record.
GPs pulling back from palliative care over opioid crackdown fears GPs are reducing palliative care services due to fears their opioid prescription rate will trigger a Department of Health investigation.
The single word that meant so much Dr Chris Hogan reflects on this week’s national apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
New campaign targets GPs at risk of breaching Medicare billing rules A new Department of Health campaign will send letters sent to hundreds of GPs over concerns about their billing practices.