PBAC Archives - Medical Forum

PBS prescribing by nurses and midwives

Medical Forum·August 22, 2024

As part of an ongoing review of PBS prescribing by nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has been investigating the subset of PBS listings for nurse practitioner prescribing that are subject to a Shared Care Model of administration. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Asthma puffer backflip

Medical Forum·May 18, 2023

The PBAC has reviewed its recommendation to put tighter controls around an important asthma medication for children. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Asthma restrictions on GPs

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

Paediatricians, respiratory specialists, GPs, and parents have been left wondering why the PBACs sudden decision to restrict access to fluticasone propionate inhalers for children under six has not been rescinded. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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CF: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Dr Rob McEvoy·September 6, 2018

Paediatric respiratory physician Dr André Shultz is excited by the rapid developments in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis and there is action aplenty in WA. Read More...

Features

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Features

Patient and clinician experiences collide In a Heartbeat

The new approaches needed to autism care in WA

Dr Kiran Puttappa on running a GP clinic and supporting overseas-trained doctors

Clinicals

Managing cardiovascular disease in pregnancy

An overview of atrial fibrillation, what you need to know

Proactive prevention of cardiovascular disease

Guest Columns

Screening for child abuse in rural WA emergency departments

The emotional side of money – how to avoid biases to become a better investor

Low iron among WA children – what doctors need to know

How to secure our future GP workforce – a student’s perspective

Lifestyle

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PBAC

PBS prescribing by nurses and midwives

Asthma puffer backflip

Asthma restrictions on GPs

CF: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

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