Blood protein provides clue for kids’ concussion recovery New research suggests the level of alpha-1-ACT post-injury may reveal whether a child will experience ongoing concussion symptoms.
‘Long overdue’: Aged Care Act delay worries GPs Leaked documents have suggested incoming aged care reform could be delayed significantly, as GPs struggle with existing red tape.
RACGP Chair: ‘I hope we don’t see general practice as being in crisis’ The new RACGP NSW&ACT Chair has her sights set on reducing doctor burnout and inspiring the next generation of practice owners.
Nurse-led clinics ‘another slap in the face’ The RACGP has strongly criticised the establishment of five new urgent care clinics in the ACT, saying they contradict Federal guidance.
Should bulk billing be tied to payroll tax exemptions? GPs have criticised an ACT Government plan to provide temporary payroll tax relief – but only to clinics that bulk bill 65% of patients.
RACGP raises questions over impending PSR changes A representative says the college supports greater transparency and fairness around compliance, but notes the approach must be balanced.
Proposed Privacy Act changes could disadvantage young patients Young patients could face barriers when accessing general practice services if a new Government proposal to tighten privacy laws comes into effect.
Evidence shows ‘no benefit’ for more nurse-led clinics The ACT Government’s promise to open five new walk-in health centres has drawn criticism as an expensive and inefficient model of care.
New pill testing report released Seven drugs at this year’s Groovin’ the Moo festival contained a toxic substance linked to previous deaths, according to the report.
GPs soon able to prescribe abortion drugs in ACT New legislation will enable women to access drugs for medical abortion through specially trained GPs from 1 July.