‘Meaningful’ healthcare reform needed to address concerning trend A new report has found Australian medical graduates are increasingly choosing to pursue a non-GP speciality over general practice.
Clarity on COVID immunisation status on My Health Record The ADHA has issued new guidance to ensure patient records are correctly linking with up-to-date immunisation data.
Further room for improvement in health literacy Recent patient feedback further establishes GPs’ stewardship role in health literacy and safeguarding quality use of medicines.
GP launches petition against ‘unfair’ MBS changes to telehealth Dr Todd Cameron is adamant mandating use of video technology for consults longer than 20 minutes will create a barrier for patients with chronic and complex health needs.
Should bulk-billing rates be used as a measure of healthcare success? While ‘more Australians than ever’ are accessing healthcare at no cost to themselves, GPs argue record bulk-billing rates ignore the threat posed by burnout and ever-increasing business costs.
Can patients access their medical records? SPONSORED CONTENT: Medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie examines a common issue in general practice.
Disability-specific vaccination hubs set to boost rollout But some believe the ‘number-one tool’ in health delivery – general practice – remains undervalued.
GPs put best foot forward on CrazySocks4Docs day Australian healthcare professionals have taken to social media, showing off their crazy socks to support workplace wellbeing.
How would a shift to US-style managed care impact general practice? GPs may be about to find out following an ACCC decision that has left medical groups nervous.
COVID’s impact on health service usage, rebates and scripts How many MBS services have been used, PBS prescriptions dispensed, and Government benefits paid during the pandemic?