Australian Doctor News

Doctors angry over medical board's CPD shake-up

18th November 2019
 It would be worth knowing what reaction the Medical Board of Australia was expecting when it quietly unveiled its plans for…
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Australian Doctor News

Doctors face new CPD requirements to remain registered

15th November 2019
The Medical Board of Australia has revealed its draft plan to overhaul the CPD system with new requirements that all doctors…
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Australian Doctor News

Choosing Wisely recommendations avoid expensive treatments: study

12th November 2019
Professional medical societies are more likely to target non-members when coming up with Choosing Wisely recommendations on…
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6Minutes News

Medical festival staffing under spotlight in coroner's findings

8th November 2019
Calls to allow pill testing, and for medical staff providers to review protocols in the case of festival fatalities, are…
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Specialist Updates Rheumatology

12 recommendations for managing Sjogren’s syndrome

7th November 2019
An international task force has produced recommendations for the management of Sjogren’s syndrome. The expert group, set up…
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Specialist Updates Rheumatology

Quality care defined for axial spondlyoarthritis

7th November 2019
Quality standards to improve the care of adults with axial spondyloarthritis have been released by the Assessment of…
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Specialist Updates Rheumatology

Rheumatologists asked to be alert to acromegaly

24th October 2019
A new consensus update on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly emphasises aggressive treatment of comorbidities,…
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