Australian Doctor News

RACGP closes shareGP website, citing lack of interest

13th March 2020
The RACGP is closing its member-only social media website, shareGP, because of a lack of interest from grassroots GPs. The…
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Australian Doctor News

Leading GP appointed Dept of Health's top medical adviser

4th March 2020
The doctor widely credited with saving the RACGP from meltdown 15 years ago has been tasked with reforming Australia’s…
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Professor Michael Kidd
Medical Observer Opinion

What I have learnt and where I have learnt it: more 'self-reflection' from a seasoned GP

27th February 2020
The Medical Board of Australia is considering the introduction of a compulsory 'self-reflection' exercise for accreditation…
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Medical Observer Opinion

Why caution is needed over online prescription services

24th February 2020
Digital technology is making access to healthcare easier than ever before. Multiple websites and apps allow consumers to…
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COVID-19 in diabetes patients: timely advice for GPs

6th April 2020
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Australian Doctor News

Survey: What do you think about the govt's co-claim crackdown?

20th February 2020
We want to hear your thoughts about the Federal Government's crackdown on co-claiming mental health treatment items with…
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Medicare claims
Australian Doctor News

GPs 'forced to refer' under MBS wound care plan

14th February 2020
GPs could be forced to refer patients with unhealed wounds to specially trained pharmacists and nurses for management, under…
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Dressing wound
Australian Doctor News

Doctors alarmed by Big Tobacco's push to legalise 'smoke-free' devices

12th February 2020
The RACGP has slammed an attempt by Philip Morris to gain approval to sell smoke-free heated tobacco products in Australia,…
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Heat-not-burn device