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Guild wants pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 antivirals over the counter

11th August 2022
Doctors have slammed a pharmacist campaign to make COVID-19 antivirals available over the counter, saying it would put…
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Professor Trent Twomey
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So why are MBS rebates for longer mental health consults lower than a normal level C?

11th August 2022
Given the deep damage mental illness can inflict on a patient’s life — on their well-being, their sense of identity, on…
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Hepatitis C reinfection 'low' after antiviral therapy for injecting drug users

10th August 2022
The risk of reinfection after hepatitis C treatment among injecting drug users on opioid agonist therapy is low,…
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'You can't just say, trust us, we're doctors': Why Professor Hickie won't back down on GP attack

10th August 2022
It is safe to say Professor Ian Hickie doesn’t shy away from provoking GPs. So, maybe this article needs a warning sticker…
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Professor Ian Hickie
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GP intervention in bowel cancer screening is crucial, says expert

12th August 2022

Encouraging participation doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated
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Professor Jon Emery
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Meet the seven GPs battling to become the RACGP's next president

10th August 2022
Seven GPs are in the race to become the next RACGP president.  The presidential candidates launched their campaigns to…
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GPs 'failing to monitor' patients with mental health care plans: Professor Ian Hickie

9th August 2022
The RACGP president has hit back at psychiatrist Professor Ian Hickie after he accused GPs of failing to adequately review…
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Professor Ian Hickie
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Kids’ risk of clotting events and heart conditions 'lingers post-COVID-19'

9th August 2022
Children who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of ongoing health problems and severe acute events, such as pulmonary…
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