Outback doctor’s last-ditch attempt to keep delivering GP services
By Aleisha Orr
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Caps, nudge letters and sanctions all on the table for specialists with excessive fees
The government is considering whether caps on specialist fees could help to address some specialists charging excessive fees.
Veteran allied health cap scrapped but issues to access remain
The government has backflipped on a proposal to implement an annual limit on Department of Veteran Affairs funded allied health services, however a former military medic has told Medical Forum issues with veteran's access to care remain.
New guidance aims to tackle 'unsafe' peptide prescribing
Health practitioners are being reminded of their obligations when prescribing off-label, unapproved or compounded medicines amid concerns of unsafe prescribing practices.
Have you had patients ask for an AHM test?
GPs are reminded that tests for anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels should not be used as a predictor of the likelihood of natural conception.
Pay bump for doctors on its way
A pay bump for doctors in WA’s public health system is on the way as the next phase of a three-year pay deal comes into play.
Patient suffers torn oesophagus after using unapproved peptide product
A patient was hospitalised with a torn oesophagus after using an unregulated peptide product containing eight times the normal level of semaglutide.
Specialist boom through expedited pathway a 'missed opportunity'
Western Australia has seen the biggest boost to its specialist doctor workforce as a result of the Expedited Specialist Pathway than any other state.
Metro diphtheria case prompts renewed vaccine push
A second case of diphtheria has been confirmed in Perth, prompting a renewed vaccination push from WA Health.
'Confusing' approach to RSV vaccinations resulting in preventable hospitalisations
GPs and immunisation experts have joined forces to call for a nationally consistent approach to RSV vaccinations as WA continues to lead the way on protecting infants from the virus.
Targets for Medicare subsidised GP visits set to drop
The federal Department of Health has lowered its own performance target on the number of Australians to take part in Medicare covered GP visits.
