Old medicine, new challenges: tackling unregulated peptides
By Andrea Downey
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Perth measles alert after child hospitalised with virus
Health practitioners are urged to keep an eye out for measles symptoms in patients after two cases were confirmed in Perth, with one child hospitalised.
Complaints drop but referrals for misconduct reach 12-year high
Complaints about doctors have dropped over the last year but referrals for misconduct have soared to a 12-year high, according to the health regulator’s latest annual report.
More GP training places – but who will train them?
More than 2000 junior doctors will be offered Commonwealth-funded GP training places in 2028, but without investment in supervision there may not be enough GPs to train them.
Hospital spending outstrips primary care - calls to shift the dial
Recent health spending figures show a need to shift investment towards prevention to tackle chronic disease and reduce long-term costs, according to the RACGP.
On top of complexity, GPs are managing specialist and emergency care
GPs are continuing to bridge gaps across the health system with a majority reporting they were managing conditions that would normally be treated elsewhere, a new report has round.
Old medicine, new challenges: tackling unregulated peptides
Unregulated peptides are no longer a minor problem, they have become so prevalent that the medicines regulator has stepped in. Now, GPs and specialists are seeing their impact in the consulting room.
Plan to address specialist fees 'conflates excessive charging and affordability'
The federal government's plan for addressing excessive specialist fees conflates excessive charging and affordability, according the AMA.
Rural generalist recognised for distinguished service
A rural generalist who helped develop a national anaesthesia training program and has helped shape future doctors has been recognised with a national award.
Three-year-old health checks are back – here's what to expect
Standard health checks for three year olds will be covered by Medicare as of November 1.
Fresh warning over 'predatory' superannuation practices
The number of people being given early access to their superannuation on compassionate grounds has decreased, but the tax office is still warning about ‘predatory practices’.
