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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In-reach pathology—rapid collection and testing service in aged care facilities
30 Apr 2020
The Government has engaged Sonic Healthcare (Sonic) to provide a dedicated pathology service for rapid sample collection and testing for suspected cases of... -
Update: Practice Incentives Program (PIP) and Workforce Incentive Program (WIP)—Response to COVID-19 to support general practice
30 Apr 2020
The Practice Incentive Program Advisory Group (PIPAG) has issued a communique covering several temporary measures under the Practice Incentives Program (PIP)... -
Medical Journal of Australia – Fitness to Drive, General Practice Research and COVID-19
30 Apr 2020
This week in the Medical Journal of Australia, a new article warns that Australians may experience poorer health outcomes unless recognition and funding of... -
Updated Allergic Rhinitis Resources for GPs now available
30 Apr 2020
New resources are now available for GPs to support the treatment of allergic rhinitis and the ongoing management of asthma. An updated Allergic Rhinitis... -
Support is available through DRS4DRS
30 Apr 2020
Don’t forget to look after your own health during this pandemic. Have a look at www.drs4drs.com.au/staying-well for advice and hints on how to maintain good... -
Bulk-billing incentives expanded to COVID-19 vulnerable patients
23 Apr 2020
The AMA’s call for increased funding for general practice has seen the Government expand bulk billing incentives for GPs to all patients that are vulnerable to... -
Urgent call to members – review your hydroxychloroquine prescribing habits
23 Apr 2020
Recently, there have been media reports of hydroxychloroquine being used as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Clinical trials are underway, however, at the... -
AMA supports steps for resuming elective surgery
23 Apr 2020
The AMA has been in contact with the Federal Government to propose steps needed for the resumption of elective surgery – initially for low-risk, high-patient-... -
AMA advocacy backed by changes to medicine review programs
23 Apr 2020
Australia’s elderly with be better supported to avoid medicine-related harm after the Government announced changes this week to Home Medicine Review (HMRs) and... -
New articles now available in the Medical Journal of Australia and Insight+
23 Apr 2020
This week in Insight+, new commentary has highlighted that strict social distancing measures in Australia to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have also greatly...
