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Fear of overbilling turning GPs off mental health MBS items

26th July 2022
Almost half of GPs are limiting their use of Medicare's mental health items because they fear attracting the attention of…
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Suspension overturned for intern accused of sexual assault as a student

18th July 2022
An intern charged with sexual assault when he was a medical student has had his suspension under emergency powers lifted…
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Asking about nightmares may pick up Parkinson's

20th June 2022
Inquiring if older patients are having regular bad dreams could help identify those at risk of Parkinson’s disease, a…
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Renowned AFL concussion doctor faces Medical Board of Australia investigation

30th March 2022
The Medical Board of Australia and the AFL have launched separate investigations into world-renowned concussion expert…
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Associate Professor Paul McCrory
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Efforts needed to de-escalate use of inhaled cortisteroids in COPD

19th August 2022

Respiratory specialist cautions against overuse of ICS in primary care
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New coronavirus variant being tracked

1st September 2021
A new coronavirus strain, named Mu, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation. Mu, or B.1…
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Anti-vaxxers caught in bizarre lie about a doctor's post-vax health

30th March 2021
A doctor falsely reported to be at death’s door after having the COVID-19 vaccination is sharing her experience and tips for…
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Ketamine GP can return to practice after two-year ban

30th March 2021
A former GP registrar banned after prescribing ketamine for severe treatment-resistant depression has been given the green…
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