PBAC approves long-acting injectable PrEP for HIV
Patients with contraindications to daily oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis could soon access a PBS-subsidised long-acting injectable. Following its September meeting, the PBAC has recommended a…
Tag: LGBTQI
Consider doxy-PEP as morning after pill for syphilis prevention, doctors say
Leading sexual health physicians have cautiously backed the use of doxycycline as a morning after pill for STI prevention in high-risk gay and bisexual men.…
Early hormone therapy ‘life-saving’ for transgender adults: Aussie study
Prompt initiation of testosterone therapy significantly reduces depression and suicidality in transgender adults, shows a first-of-its-kind Australian study. Melbourne doctors compared mental health outcomes in…
RACGP transgender health group: ‘We need a minimum standard of safe care’
This month the RACGP launched its Transgender and Gender-Diverse Healthcare group to provide support and education to GPs who are working with these patients. It…
Free HIV medicines now offered in all but two states
Victoria and Tasmania are now the only states where co-payments for HIV antiretrovirals remain after the Queensland Government announced it would waive fees from 1…
Gender dysphoria care is special when it comes to medical negligence risk
A disclaimer: I am the ultimate MDO tart. I have worked for several and served on the board of MDA National, which recently made headlines…
Doctors warn sexual health clinics under pressure as STI cases rise
A leading sexual health specialist has warned STIs are rising in part due to the “vicious cycle” of clinics struggling to meet higher demand. Melbourne…
Doctors on alert amid rise in antibiotic-resistant shigellosis
Antibiotic-resistant shigella infections are increasing in Victoria, with health authorities urging GPs to request stool cultures for suspected cases. A health alert issued by the…
Why restricting indemnity cover for GPs treating kids with gender dysphoria is ‘unethical’
Last week, MDA National president Dr Michael Gannon defended the organisation’s decision to pull cover for GPs and other private specialists who initiate hormone therapy…
MDO defends restricting cover for doctors treating kids with gender dysphoria
MDA National says a potential surge in patient lawsuits has led it to pull cover for GPs and other private practitioners who initiate hormone therapy…
