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GPs ditching bulk billing as costs rise and Medicare rebates lag, survey shows

Nearly a quarter of doctors surveyed say they have changed billing model, as peak body calls for higher rebates

The Guardian - AU

Pharmacies, GPs at odds over antivirals

Australia’s pharmacy body is calling for COVID-19 treatments to be available over the counter, but GPs warn the suggestion is a recipe for disaster.

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COVID-19 infection 'rebounds' are rare, but rising in number. What should you do if it happens?

A small but growing number of Australians are reporting recovering from COVID-19, testing negative, and then days later falling ill again. Here's what we know about the so-called "rebound" infections.

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NSW's monkeypox vaccine rollout begins by targeting those most at-risk

The people most vulnerable to contracting monkeypox are in line to receive the first doses in NSW's vaccine program.

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Tobacco giant’s cash for vapes scheme paused after backlash from Australian health experts

Proposed program that would see Philip Morris pay pharmacists $275 when they order VEEV vapes labelled ‘nothing short of appalling’

The Guardian - AU

GPs urge change to ‘nonsensical’ rules for approving glucose monitors for diabetes patients

Exclusive: New scheme for subsidised monitoring devices stipulates only diabetes specialists can certify patient access

The Guardian - AU

Aus Is Facing A Shortage Of Over 300 ‘Essential’ Drugs Including Contraception Diabetes Meds

Australia is facing a shortage of more than 300 medicines including contraception, anti-depressants and hormone replacement drugs.

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Australia faces ‘dire’ shortage of more than 300 medicines, doctors and pharmacists warn

Drugs for diabetes, hormone replacement, depression, nausea and stroke among those listed by the TGA as in short supply

The Guardian - AU

Just as COVID is surging, test accuracy has plunged. Now what?

Fast-mutating COVID variants have made rapid tests for the virus much less accurate and liable to provide an inaccurate diagnosis in four out of ten cases.

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GPs, pharmacists urge free test extension

Medical experts want the government to extend the free rapid test program for concession card holders, saying scrapping it sends the wrong public message.

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The Pelican in Ogmore review: What it's really like eating at the old coastal inn that's just reopened as a gastro pub

It was a favourite stop-off for visitors but then it suddenly closed

Wales Online

FK YEAH: Australians Will Now Be Able To Access Self-Tests For Cervical Cancer Screening

You do in fact love to see it.

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New self-test makes it easier than ever to screen for cervical cancer. So how does it work?

Australia is the first country to use the new test as part of an organised national program to improve screening rates

The Guardian - AU

Sydney news: Upper House inquiry to investigate the recruitment process of John Barilaro's New York role

MORNING BRIEFING: A parliamentary inquiry into the appointment of former New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro as the state's trade commissioner to the US will begin today.

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Push for COVID-19 boosters as vaccination rate slumps amid winter flu season

As West Australians learn to live with COVID-19, fewer people are getting booster shots. But experts say it's not the time to become complacent.

ABC News

Home remedies to fight cold and flu symptoms may be comforting, but they're not a cure

When faced with a cold, some people slather vapour rub on their feet while others load up on garlic, but the Royal Australian College of GPs president says we should be wary of non-medical treatments.

The Guardian - AU

Surge in cold and flu cases driving 50% increase in workplace sick leave across Australia

Data shows rates of absenteeism in the first two weeks of May were well above the seasonally-adjusted average

The Guardian - AU

Shortage of diabetes medication Ozempic after TikTok users promote drug for weight loss

TGA urges GPs to limit prescriptions to approved use for diabetes management amid surge in off-label demand

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The Guardian - AU

Not in the script: doctors turn to parkrun and social activities to treat chronic conditions

Australian GPs are increasingly referring patients to non-medical activities and community events – known as ‘social prescribing’ – to help treat a range of ailments

The Guardian - AU

Queensland to roll out simultaneous flu and Covid testing in line with NSW hospitals

Exclusive: Move comes two days after state announced free flu vaccines for the next month as cases rise

ABC News

Why the parkrun practice initiative will encourage more GPs to engage in social prescription

Steve Connelly experienced debilitating depression and anxiety after his battle with heart disease, but a visit to his GP — and a left-field script — changed his life. Now Australian GPs are looking to increase "social prescriptions" with a breakthrough partnership.

ABC News

Calls to streamline immigration process for health professionals to address 'serious' worker shortage

Medical bodies say red tape and an overly complicated visa process is deterring talented workers from moving to Australia.

The Guardian - AU

People at greatest risk of Covid death being prevented from accessing life-saving antivirals, RACGP says

Australia’s peak body for GPs says there is a lack of awareness about treatments, which if taken early can prevent severe disease

The Guardian - AU

Calls for GP funding boost as figures reveal how Medicare gap hits some of Australia’s poorest areas

New data shows some of the lowest income electorates have among the highest average out-of-pocket costs

The Guardian - AU

Pregnant women increasingly left out of pocket by Medicare antenatal consultations, doctors say

Peak GPs body calls for Medicare rebate to be extended to cover growing complexity of care for expectant mothers

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