In Practice: Medicare compliance for disability assessments The RACGP is reminding members how to properly conduct MBS health assessments for patients with disability following reports of non-compliance.
Second Australian hydromorphone trial announced The new opiate treatment is meeting people ‘where they are at’ and could save those for whom methadone has not worked.
What are nitazenes? The synthetically produced opioids are more potent than fentanyl and have recently been detected in Australia.
Responding to requests for unnecessary tests SPONSORED: There is a good reason why the word ‘necessary’ often appears when it comes to the provision and funding of medical services.
In Practice: Digital health Q&A The RACGP is hosting a forum for GPs to learn more about digital health tools, electronic prescribing, My Health Record, and sharing patient data.
Halt the Hospital in the Home ‘headaches’: RACGP Plagued with inconsistent guidance, billing confusion, and poor communication, the college has written to the Health Minister calling for change.
Menopause mysteries: How we can improve outcomes Upskilling in diagnosis and treatment can have profound benefits for patients – including many GPs – writes Dr Ceri Cashell.
EOIs for education research grants now open The RACGP program provides substantial grants annually to fuel innovative research initiatives in general practice training.
‘Huge hive of clever minds’ driving GP training Tasmanian medical educators discuss collaboration and supporting registrars since the transition to college-led training.
Study shines light on oxycodone prescribing habits Regional patients are most likely to be first-time users, with a study warning GPs to use ‘careful assessment’ when prescribing.