GP Network News
GP Network News is a weekly publication for general practitioners designed to keep them up to date on developments affecting their profession.
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MJA: Diabetic Foot Disease and a new guideline for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
04 Oct 2018
The latest issue of the MJA features a detailed account of Diabetic Foot Disease (DFD), one of Australia’s “least known major health problems” according to Dr... -
Rural Health Together – supporting rural doctors care for themselves
04 Oct 2018
A new initiative to support rural health professionals and provide them with self-care support has recently been launched. The Rural Health Together website... -
Upcoming education campaign on Prescribed Pattern of Services
04 Oct 2018
The AMA advises that approximately 550 general practitioners and 70 practice managers will be contacted as part of an upcoming education campaign on Prescribed... -
New Australian Immunisation Register eLearning education modules available
04 Oct 2018
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that can record vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. This includes all vaccines... -
AMA calls for extra funding for PIPQII Incentive
27 Sep 2018
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone, has written to the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, calling for an extra $44m per annum in funding to the Practice... -
AMA’s submission on the Royal Commission Terms of Reference
27 Sep 2018
The AMA lodged a submission to the Department of Health this week on the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.The AMA... -
Australian gun safety alliance will save lives
27 Sep 2018
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone, has welcomed the launch of The Australian Gun Safety Alliance. The Alliance is a coalition of concerned organisations committed... -
Changes to security questions on Provider Enquiries Line
27 Sep 2018
In response to concerns raised by the AMA on behalf of its members, the Department of Human Services is making a change to the security questions asked to... -
Three new immunisation resources available
27 Sep 2018
The digital Australian Immunisation Handbook is now available for GPs and two new resources, the Questions about vaccination booklet and the Australian Academy... -
Learn about Medicare Billing Compliance and attract CPD points
27 Sep 2018
The Medicare Benefits Schedule, including its rules and requirements, is difficult to navigate and Medicare billing errors can prove very costly for GPs and...
