GPs employed in outpatient clinics shocked as govt ends their contracts
A two-year pilot of GPs working in outpatient clinics that successfully reduced waitlists has stopped for no clear reason, GPs say. The Tasmanian pilot, announced…
Tag: General Practice
My unwanted detour to the ED took me back to the 1980s
I recently had the illuminating experience of being a hospital patient. I’d been postponing surgery for a long-term umbilical hernia — until one day, complications…
By the time you read this, I hope a new and improved Dr Pam has been zapped into being
At a recent visit to an electrophysiologist, I was asked about my recurrent SVTs, which were getting to be more frequent and more difficult to…
The Westfield attacker’s psychiatrist has been savaged over her care — this is what five expert witnesses actually think
When tragedy strikes, the inevitable question follows of whether it could have been prevented. In the case of Joel Cauchi, who killed six people with a 30cm…
Care plans, B12 tests and a new Level B consult rebate — these are today’s big Medicare changes
Major Medicare changes take effect today. The new chronic disease care plan items begin, with a $156.55 rebate for writing or reviewing a plan and…
July MBS Quick Guide — New items for chronic disease and menopause management and indexation for FY26
AusDoc’s MBS Quick Guide for July is now available, and includes the new items for chronic disease management and perimenopause and menopause health assessment, plus updated…
Surgeons again top list of professional high earners: ATO data
Surgeons once again top the list as the highest paid professionals in the nation, at least according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data. Doctors…
College pushes for free pertussis vax for all Queenslanders as cases surge
More than 2700 pertussis cases in Queensland this year have prompted the RACGP to call for free vaccinations for all its residents. It says infections…
Telehealth MBS Quick Guide for July — a rebrand and FY26 rebatesÂ
The new financial year brings to an end COVID-19 MBS services, hence AusDoc’s rebranded Telehealth MBS Quick Guide. From 1 July, the remaining MBS items for COVID-19…
The GP wound care scheme is an important first step in stopping a hidden epidemic
The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) promises to offer financial relief to around 20,000 Australians living with chronic wounds. As the country’s peak body for…
