Australian Doctor News

Pharmacy prescribing trial: 'The lives of my patients are in real danger'

22nd July 2022
Dr Jason King is a GP and director of clinical services at Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service in Yarrabah. A small…
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Australian Doctor News

Millions more patients can receive COVID-19 antivirals from today

11th July 2022
GPs can now prescribe COVID-19 antivirals on the PBS to any patient aged 70 or older with a positive test regardless of…
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Minister for Health Mark Butler
Medical Observer Opinion

NT alcohol restrictions end next week - but not everyone's toasting the change

5th July 2022
In 2012, legislation was introduced in the NT to restrict the possession and supply of alcohol without a liquor licence or…
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Shelves of alcohol
Australian Doctor News

GPs prescribing COVID-19 antivirals 'need more freedom to use their judgment'

30th June 2022
GPs need more freedom to prescribe COVID-19 antivirals to elderly patients who do not have additional risk factors, the…
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Professor Mark Morgan
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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
Specialist Updates Dermatology

Dermatologists celebrate First Nations graduates

4th May 2022
Four Aboriginal dermatologists have celebrated their graduation at a historic ceremony of the Australasian College of…
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6minutes News

Governments pledge more funds to reduce suicide rates

22nd March 2022
Mental health support will receive a funding boost in next week’s budget, as additional funds are also announced to reduce…
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6minutes News

Leading doctor says rural services hit by 'geographic narcissism'

17th March 2022
An ongoing metropolitan "geographic narcissism" in hospital training is continuing to intensify the doctor shortage in…
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Dr Marco Giuseppin