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Navigating therapy for severe asthma made simpler with new resources
An updated information paper and wall chart on monoclonal antibody therapy for severe asthma has been released to assist primary health practitioners. Read More...
Rural Generalism set to be recognised as its own specialty
Rural generalist medicine is set to become an officially recognised specialty, with advocates saying the move would “validate the critical work” of rural GPs. Read More...
More urgent care clinics ‘won’t fix patient care challenges’
Six new urgent care clinics will be opened in WA under a $600 million plan, but the RACGP said the money would be better spent on existing general practice. Read More...
Major parties ‘could do more to protect public health’ ahead of State election
Ahead of this weekend’s State election, the Public Health Association of Australia’s WA branch has called on all parties to back measures to improve the public health system. Read More...
Access to GPs and better education key to improving obesity outcomes
Affordable access to general practice is key to improving the health outcomes of people with obesity. Read More...
Private health premiums set to rise almost 4% from April
Private health premiums are set to rise 3.73% from April as insurers say they are doing “everything possible” to ensure care remains affordable. Read More...
Hospital sinks and the infection risk
New research has shown that splash back from the sink may contain bacteria or viruses that could contribute to infection spread in hospitals and aged care facilities. Read More...