Defunct GP co-pay plan weaponised in election politicking
Labor has dragged up the Coalition's future minister for health's support for its 2014 proposal to introduce a $7 co-pay fee that was later dropped…
Jo Hartley
Jo is Editor-in-Chief of Australian Doctor Group.
Warning over plant-based meat alternatives
Australian and US experts say they often have high levels of additives, salt, genetically modified ingredients and allergens.
Does eyewear protect doctors against COVID-19?
Large unpublished British study reports a 15% lower risk of infection among glasses' wearers.
Nurse who gave wrong patient hepatitis B vax escapes suspension
The registered nurse tried to cover up his mistake by injecting the intended patient with water and falsifying the notes, NSW tribunal hears.
More evidence lipid drug slows diabetic retinopathy progression
Large US trial finds fenofibrates reduce the risk of patients with non-proliferative disease moving to visually threatening forms.
Does COVID-19 really raise the risk of diabetes?
Many people who have had COVID-19 have gone on to develop diabetes. But diabetes is relatively common, and COVID-19 is too, so that doesn’t necessarily…
Patients want pharmacists to prescribe, guild claims
But the RACGP says the body is simply attempting to defuse controversy around a proposed North Queensland pilot allowing pharmacists to manage 23 c…
Thank you from AusDoc Groups
We are sad to announce that we’ve decided to close AusDoc Groups for the time being. First of all, we want to thank our members…
ED doctors hit back at MP’s claim they ‘turn away people in need’
The ACEM is calling for a correction over Victoria Opposition Leader Matthew Guy's comments in The Age.
Daily antiseptic as good as antibiotics for recurrent UTI in women
Small UK study shows prophylactic methenamine hippurate is non-inferior to usual antibiotics in reducing incidence.
