Buruli ulcer spreading outside ‘hotspot’ coastal areas
Doctors have been advised to look out for Buruli ulcer outside typical hotspot areas in Victoria, with health authorities warning that 238 cases had already…
Tag: Victoria
Vic pharmacists must prioritise non-antibiotic UTI treatment under prescribing pilot protocol
Pharmacists who diagnose and treat UTIs should start with “conservative management with non-prescription medicines”, reserving antibiotics for patients who do not improve after 48 hours,…
Pharmacists to complete two hours of training to diagnose UTIs: Vic Govt
Pharmacists wanting to offer UTI and contraceptive consults under the Victorian Government’s controversial pharmacy prescribing pilot will start their training next month. The State Government…
Doctors alarmed by ‘rushed’ state laws to end restraints in mental health
The Victorian Government has enshrined a plan to eliminate physical and chemical restraints in mental health care within 10 years, but doctors warn the legislation…
GP struck off for punching long-term patient in the face
A GP who punched a regular patient in the face while accusing him of robbing the practice has been struck off. The assault occurred in…
‘Escalating concerns’ with Victorian Govt’s pharmacy prescribing pilot trigger AMA walkout
AMA Victoria has stopped advising the State Government on pharmacy prescribing, accusing it of rushing into a pilot while key questions remain unanswered, including all…
Exclusive: Dr Adam Smith’s three-year defamation fight with naturopath is over
The GP being sued by a high-profile US naturopath over videos debunking her dangerous health advice has confirmed the pair have reached a “mutually acceptable”…
Is this the reason the VAD Review Board had to throw Dr Nick Carr under the bus?
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board in Victoria is saying nothing. And that is a surprise. For many doctors, it should be answering questions over its…
Dr Gaby Bolton vs hospital bosses: The junior doctor on her landmark fight for paid overtime
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court of Australia this month ruled that Victoria’s Peninsula Health contravened the Fair Work Act by not paying overtime…
Prominent GP fined $12,000 and reprimanded for VAD paperwork error
A GP advocate for voluntary assisted dying has been found guilty of professional misconduct and fined $12,000 over paperwork that was not signed properly. The…
