GPs
Rovie waited months to see a specialist. A new plan could change that
Patients could soon bypass their GP to get a specialist referral. Doctors are divided on whether it will make the system more efficient or affordable.
- by Angus Thomson and Daniel Lo Surdo
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John was given 18 months to live. Twenty years later, this is his advice
John Ruttle has a condition that kills 7600 Australians a year, but half of people with it don’t know it. One small tweak could change that.
- by Angus Thomson
Mental health tragedy sparks questions on medicinal cannabis oversight
The death of a man with mental health issues who took his life after cannabis was prescribed by a Melbourne company has thrown a spotlight on a booming industry.
- by Clay Lucas
Queensland doctors group distances itself from LNP ‘patient tax’ push
After its logo and quotes were used in what Labor has described as a ‘misinformation’ campaign, the peak doctors body has been forced to clear the air.
- by Matt Dennien
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Healthcare
Doctors from three countries fast-tracked to treat Australian patients
The move has infuriated the GP college, which says bypassing existing checks and balances could come at the expense of patient safety.
- by Angus Thomson
A new SEQ dam and more bulk-billing GPs: Party pitches go big
The high-profile pledges land with early voting set to open Monday, and LNP efforts to beat the third-term Labor government to only its third win in 35 years.
- by Matt Dennien
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Vaccination
‘Huge system failure’: Parents reeling after vaccine storage error at Sydney GP clinic
Hundreds of children will potentially need to be revaccinated after authorities discovered a storage error at a Dulwich Hill GP clinic dating back five years.
- by Kate Aubusson and Angus Thomson
Funding cut leading to ‘totally preventable’ strokes, heart attacks, GPs say
GPs say vulnerable people are being priced out of important heart health checks. A departmental advisory committee is reviewing the impact of the decision.
- by Mary Ward
This Sydney GP inherited $24 million from a patient. Now, he’s been reprimanded
Dr Peter Alexakis is allowed to continue practising under restrictions after a tribunal found him guilty of professional misconduct.
- by Angus Thomson
Minister vows to assess bulk-billing as Joondalup Hospital probe begins
The health department will join a review of hospital services, and what people pay for GPs in Perth’s north will be scrutinised, after the death of toddler Sandipan Dhar.
- by Jesinta Burton
Why you’ll have to wait for the government’s new mental health initiative
Australians will be able access a free digital mental health service whenever they need help under a federal response to demand for better mental health support.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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