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WA doctors fight for safer UTI pharmacy trial

Medical Forum·August 10, 2023

On August 4, WA joined QLD and NSW in the UTI pharmacy prescribing ‘trial’ though there is no sense of a temporary nature on WA Health website, where it lays down the legal and clinical requirements for local pharmacies taking part, as well as patient elimination criteria. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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GPs have ADHD role

Medical Forum·June 15, 2023

The RACGP has highlighted that GPs could play a larger role in ADHD diagnosis and treatment to improve affordability and access to care for families. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Influenza on the rise

Medical Forum·June 1, 2023

The State Government has announced that it will extend free flu jabs for all West Australians through June, in response to rising case numbers and hospitalisations. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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2023 Federal Budget response

Medical Forum·May 18, 2023

The 2023 Federal Budget has been welcomed by doctors’ groups as a much-needed investment in Australia’s healthcare system, in response to their repeated calls for action. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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GPs urged to sign up for grants

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

WA GP clinics are being urged to apply for one-off community health grants of up to $50,000 from the Federal Government. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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GP clinic closures

Medical Forum·April 6, 2023

The RACGP has revealed that more than 60 GP practices have closed across Australia since 2019. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Medicare leaking $3 billion

Medical Forum·April 6, 2023

Dr Pradeep Philip’s independent review of Medicare has backed some of the ABC’s 7.30 doctor rort claims based on Dr Margaret Faux’s research, while also defending some GP practices. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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RACGP’s new recommendations

Medical Forum·January 25, 2023

The RACGP announced its own revised plan for governments to address the current health crisis on 23 January 2023, stressing the need for urgent action and ensuring that GP stewardship of patient care in the community is central to any long-term reforms. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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RACGP

WA doctors fight for safer UTI pharmacy trial

GPs have ADHD role

Influenza on the rise

2023 Federal Budget response

GPs urged to sign up for grants

GP clinic closures

Medicare leaking $3 billion

RACGP’s new recommendations

SOUTH LAKE – Medical Practice seeking Specialists

MOUNT LAWLEY – Seeking VR GPs

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