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Policy

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GPs want the College to lobby harder, survey finds

College claims they are upping the ante, but GPs want a more aggressive advocate in Canberra...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Clinical Articles

‘Free birthing’ and planned home births might sound similar but the risks are very different

The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance.

By Prof Hannah Dahlen

Policy, Public health

Clinical Articles

Are nicotine pouches safe, or even legal?

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

By A/Prof Becky Freeman

Policy

Clinical Articles

New sex discrimination and harassment laws require proactive action

General Practices may attract scrutiny by the Australian Human Rights Commission if unless we take steps to comply...

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Career

Clinical Articles

How to cut practice costs with AI office tools

AI uptake in practice management is low - here are 6 ways it can help reduce your admin costs...

By Sophia Auld

Paediatrics, Vaccination

Clinical Articles

Babies in WA will soon be immunised against RSV

All WA babies under eight months old, as well as those aged eight to 19 months at increased risk of severe RSV infection, will be eligible for monoclonal antibodies.

By A/Prof Christopher Blyth, Prof Allen Cheng

Genetics

Clinical Articles

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

By Lynnette Hoffman

Career

Clinical Articles

New CPD system gets thumbs down

Survey shows big downsides, and not much upside compared to the previous system...

By Healthed

Career

Clinical Articles

New CPD ‘not asking for whole lot more’ Medical Board claims

MBA’s attitude lacks insight and empathy, new Healthed survey suggests...

By Healthed

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Are happiness rankings biased toward wealth and status?

In March 2024 Finland was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. But a new experimental study suggests that the ladder metaphor makes people think about power and wealth...

By August Nilsson

Policy

Clinical Articles

Profits or patients? What’s driving pathology’s bulk billing campaign

Simple solutions put forward by vested interests involving more public funds are rarely in the public interest. Here’s how we might design a fairer pathology system...

By Prof Stephen Duckett

Policy

Clinical Articles

Nurse practitioner busts prescribing myths

CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners dispels misinformation about NP prescribing powers.

By Leanne Boase

Articles

GPs want the College to lobby harder, survey finds

College claims they are upping the ante, but GPs want a more aggressive advocate in Canberra...

‘Free birthing’ and planned home births might sound similar but the risks are very different

The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance.

Are nicotine pouches safe, or even legal?

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

New sex discrimination and harassment laws require proactive action

General Practices may attract scrutiny by the Australian Human Rights Commission if unless we take steps to comply...

How to cut practice costs with AI office tools

AI uptake in practice management is low - here are 6 ways it can help reduce your admin costs...

Babies in WA will soon be immunised against RSV

All WA babies under eight months old, as well as those aged eight to 19 months at increased risk of severe RSV infection, will be eligible for monoclonal antibodies.

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

New CPD system gets thumbs down

Survey shows big downsides, and not much upside compared to the previous system...

New CPD ‘not asking for whole lot more’ Medical Board claims

MBA’s attitude lacks insight and empathy, new Healthed survey suggests...

Are happiness rankings biased toward wealth and status?

In March 2024 Finland was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. But a new experimental study suggests that the ladder metaphor makes people think about power and wealth...

Profits or patients? What’s driving pathology’s bulk billing campaign

Simple solutions put forward by vested interests involving more public funds are rarely in the public interest. Here’s how we might design a fairer pathology system...

Nurse practitioner busts prescribing myths

CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners dispels misinformation about NP prescribing powers.

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College claims they are upping the ante, but GPs want a more aggressive advocate in Canberra...

The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance.

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

General Practices may attract scrutiny by the Australian Human Rights Commission if unless we take steps to comply...

AI uptake in practice management is low - here are 6 ways it can help reduce your admin costs...

All WA babies under eight months old, as well as those aged eight to 19 months at increased risk of severe RSV infection, will be eligible for monoclonal antibodies.

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

Survey shows big downsides, and not much upside compared to the previous system...

MBA’s attitude lacks insight and empathy, new Healthed survey suggests...

In March 2024 Finland was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. But a new experimental study suggests that the ladder metaphor makes people think about power and wealth...

Simple solutions put forward by vested interests involving more public funds are rarely in the public interest. Here’s how we might design a fairer pathology system...

CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners dispels misinformation about NP prescribing powers.

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