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Payroll tax: 10% of practices will close, 21% increase fees & 18% to slash bulk billing

National practice owners survey reveals major impact on viability of practices and access to Medicare if payroll tax rolled out

By Healthed

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Why are our patients angry?

Anger is a common emotion in healthcare. It is important to remember that our underfunded healthcare system and workforce shortages impact both patients and GPs - and set us up for tension.

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Malaria cases on the rise

As international lockdowns start to feel like a memory of a bad dream

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Public health

Clinical Articles

‘Regressive, unfair and unjust’ payroll tax on contractors

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal petitions Vic parliament, calls out premier's payroll tax on health

By Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Clinical Articles

Looking for the spin lurking in medical research articles

Four key reasons for spin in research articles—and how to spot the signs

By Dr Thorlene Egerton

Oncology

Clinical Articles

Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery

Cancer is often thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people. But worrying new research shows that cancer in younger adults is a growing problem. The study found there’s been a nearly 80% increase in the number of under-50s being diagnosed with cancer globally in the last three decades.

By Dr Ashleigh Hamilton

Public health

Clinical Articles

CPD-induced exodus

More than a third of older GPs bringing forward retirement plans thanks to CPD, survey suggests—but Medical Board claims otherwise…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Clinical Articles

Botox and fillers to come under greater scrutiny by the medical regulator. Will it be too little too late?

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced it will expand its “crackdown” on the cosmetic surgery industry. As the agency responsible for registering, accrediting and disciplining health practitioners, AHPRA is well placed to reshape conduct in what sociologists once called the appearance industry.

By Dr Christopher Rudge

Pathology

Clinical Articles

Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally...

By William Gardner, Dr Nicholas Kassebaum, Theresa A McHugh

Dermatology, Drugs and devices, Pharmacology

Clinical Articles

Product Explainer – Calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate foam spray for the topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults

Healthed Product Explainers feature leading experts describing their own views on products, devices and related developments and why they are relevant to general practice.

By Healthed

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

Ozempic drought continues

Worldwide shortages cause to TGA put the brakes on prescribing

By Healthed

Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

Managing sub-acute abdominal pain in kids

Functional abdominal pain is common in primary school kids, and although it usually passes with time and reassurance, it is very real pain.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

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Payroll tax: 10% of practices will close, 21% increase fees & 18% to slash bulk billing

National practice owners survey reveals major impact on viability of practices and access to Medicare if payroll tax rolled out

Why are our patients angry?

Anger is a common emotion in healthcare. It is important to remember that our underfunded healthcare system and workforce shortages impact both patients and GPs - and set us up for tension.

Malaria cases on the rise

As international lockdowns start to feel like a memory of a bad dream

‘Regressive, unfair and unjust’ payroll tax on contractors

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal petitions Vic parliament, calls out premier's payroll tax on health

Looking for the spin lurking in medical research articles

Four key reasons for spin in research articles—and how to spot the signs

Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery

CPD-induced exodus

More than a third of older GPs bringing forward retirement plans thanks to CPD, survey suggests—but Medical Board claims otherwise…

Botox and fillers to come under greater scrutiny by the medical regulator. Will it be too little too late?

Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally...

Product Explainer – Calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate foam spray for the topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults

Healthed Product Explainers feature leading experts describing their own views on products, devices and related developments and why they are relevant to general practice.

Ozempic drought continues

Worldwide shortages cause to TGA put the brakes on prescribing

Managing sub-acute abdominal pain in kids

Functional abdominal pain is common in primary school kids, and although it usually passes with time and reassurance, it is very real pain.

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National practice owners survey reveals major impact on viability of practices and access to Medicare if payroll tax rolled out

Anger is a common emotion in healthcare. It is important to remember that our underfunded healthcare system and workforce shortages impact both patients and GPs - and set us up for tension.

As international lockdowns start to feel like a memory of a bad dream

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal petitions Vic parliament, calls out premier's payroll tax on health

Four key reasons for spin in research articles—and how to spot the signs

More than a third of older GPs bringing forward retirement plans thanks to CPD, survey suggests—but Medical Board claims otherwise…

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally...

Healthed Product Explainers feature leading experts describing their own views on products, devices and related developments and why they are relevant to general practice.

Worldwide shortages cause to TGA put the brakes on prescribing

Functional abdominal pain is common in primary school kids, and although it usually passes with time and reassurance, it is very real pain.

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