GPs rebut criticism of mental health care plan oversight Doctors have countered the accusation that GPs are leaving patients’ mental health care plans ‘largely unmonitored'.
GP parkrun crowd reinforces social prescribing momentum Dozens of GPs gathered in the one place for a parkrun − and to spread the word about social prescribing and its wellbeing benefits.
Could Big Tobacco return to its old tricks with vapes? As a proposal to offer incentives for pharmacists to stock a particular vape stalls, newsGP looks at the likelihood of similar tactics re-emerging.
NAIDOC week leads to more health assessments A WA clinic doubled the number of usual health assessments and has committed to completing a Reconciliation Action Plan.
Work begins to address ‘terrifying’ general practice trend RACGP Vice President Dr Bruce Willett outlines the discussions that took place at the first Strengthening Medicare Taskforce meeting.
Taskforce prepares to tackle Medicare failings Members of a new taskforce are preparing to gather to address one of the biggest issues facing Australia’s health system: fixing Medicare.
‘Nonsensical’ to stop GPs approving access to glucose monitors The decision to block GPs from certifying patient access to the devices ‘needs to be reviewed and rectified,’ the RACGP president says.
Short EOI window for paediatric COVID shots Expressions of interest for the six-month to four-year-old cohort are now being accepted, but general practices only have until Friday to nominate.
DoH clarifies that expanded 80/20 rule now in place The RACGP has received confirmation that the 80/20 rule was extended to telehealth services on 1 July, despite having previously understood that it would be deferred until October.
Why this public health message is equally important for GPs A new campaign urging patients to reconnect with their GP also serves as a reminder for clinicians to take care of their own health.