GP who championed the marginalised retires after 35 years - Medical Republic Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo has announced her retirement after decades of service as a general practitioner.

GP who championed the marginalised retires after 35 years, by Euan Kielly. Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo has announced her retirement after decades of service as a general practitioner. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/gp-who-champ... #medsky

Guild’s vision for pharmacists to ‘administer, obtain, possess, prescribe, sell, supply’ s8 drugs - Medical Republic Professor Trent Twomey says prescribing is ‘the right – and only – direction’ for the profession.

Guild’s vision for pharmacists to ‘administer, obtain, possess, prescribe, sell, supply’ s8 drugs, by Holly Payne. Professor Trent Twomey says prescribing is ‘the right – and only – direction’ for the profession. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/guilds-visio... #medsky

Chronic fatigue over chronic fatigue reform - Medical Republic A parliament hearing has heard from ME/CFS advocates on where and how healthcare needs to step up to address the under-recognised field.

Chronic fatigue over chronic fatigue reform, by Euan Kielly. A parliament hearing has heard from ME/CFS advocates on where and how healthcare needs to step up to address the under-recognised field. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/chronic-fati... #medsky

Why are some GPs more likely to burn out? - Medical Republic Burnout is a late-stage reaction to chronic stress, an Australian researcher says.

Why are some GPs more likely to burn out? By Helen Tobler. Burnout is a late-stage reaction to chronic stress, an Australian researcher says. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/why-are-some... #medsky

TGA advice falls on deaf ears in Victoria - Medical Republic Expanded contraceptive prescribing rights for pharmacists down south has stirred up quite the commotion.

TGA advice falls on deaf ears in Victoria, by Euan Kielly. Expanded contraceptive prescribing rights for pharmacists down south has stirred up quite the commotion. medicalrepublic.com.au/tga-advice-f... #medsky

Gap-only payment scheme a $3.9m burden, says RACGP - Medical Republic The college has taken specific issue with the government’s proposed 90-day delay on reimbursing doctors for eligible gap-only services.

Gap-only payment scheme a $3.9m burden, says RACGP, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. The college has taken specific issue with the government’s proposed 90-day delay on reimbursing doctors for eligible gap-only services. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/gap-only-pay... #medsky

Telehealth gets ‘national standards’. Just don’t ask who’s enforcing them - Medical Republic So-called ‘national’ standards remain more aspiration than regulation. But it’s a good start, say the developers.

Telehealth gets ‘national standards’. Just don’t ask who’s enforcing them, by Caitlin Wright. So-called ‘national’ standards remain more aspiration than regulation. But it’s a good start, say the developers. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/telehealth-g... #medsky

Queensland puts the handbrake on for e-bikes - Medical Republic A ban on under 16s riding e-vehicles has been announced after a parliamentary inquiry into safety.

Queensland puts the handbrake on for e-bikes, by Euan Kielly. A ban on under 16s riding e-vehicles has been announced after a parliamentary inquiry into safety. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/queensland-p... #medsky

Aged care residents do better with their regular GP, but ... - Medical Republic ... Not even big money and friendly hours can convince GPs, particularly the younger ones, to commit to the complex care and technological barriers of working in aged care.

Aged care residents do better with their regular GP, but …, by Cate Swannell. ... Not even big money and friendly hours can convince GPs, particularly the younger ones, to commit to the complex care and technological barriers of working in aged care. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/aged-care-re...

Queensland mishandles ‘double-edged sword’ of drug laws - Medical Republic The state government has announced repeals on drug diversion legislation to the dismay of addiction specialists who say the program is working.

Queensland mishandles ‘double-edged sword’ of drug laws, by Euan Kielly. The state government has announced repeals on drug diversion legislation to the dismay of addiction specialists who say the program is working. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/queensland-m... #medsky

RACGP and 20 friends take long consult funding reform fight to Canberra - Medical Republic Led by the college, an open letter to Parliament has outlined a reform push to increase rebates for longer GP consultations.

RACGP and 20 friends take long consult funding reform fight to Canberra, by Euan Kielly. Led by the college, an open letter to Parliament has outlined a reform push to increase rebates for longer GP consultations. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/racgp-and-20... #medsky

Inflight emergency: You don’t have to be perfect to be useful - Medical Republic Do what you can, be honest about what you can't and don't be afraid to make the call to recommend that they land the plane.

Inflight emergency: You don’t have to be perfect to be useful, by Dr Jillann Farmer. Do what you can, be honest about what you can't and don't be afraid to make the call to recommend that they land the plane. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/inflight-eme... #medsky

RACP bombshell: president-elect drops Fair Work bullying case - Medical Republic Dr Sharmila Chandran says delays to the FWC hearing have rendered the process pointless.

RACP bombshell: president-elect drops Fair Work bullying case, by Euan Kielly. Dr Sharmila Chandran says delays to the FWC hearing have rendered the process pointless. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/racp-bombshe... #medsky

New era for cancer care on PBS - Medical Republic Tumour-agnostic access to nivolumab and ipilimumab will cut costs and expand hope for thousands of Australians.

New era for cancer care on PBS, by Amanda Sheppeard. Tumour-agnostic access to nivolumab and ipilimumab will cut costs and expand hope for thousands of Australians. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/new-era-for-... #medsky

HotDoc’s new payment option risks blowing up GP relationship … again - Medical Republic The platform’s ‘Flexible Checkout’ option could shift money, patient data and patient control away from the PMS platforms and GP practices while creating significant practice accounting and tax headac...

HotDoc’s new payment option risks blowing up GP relationship … again, by Jeremy Knibbs. The platform’s ‘Flexible Checkout’ option could shift money, patient data and patient control away from the PMS platforms and GP practices. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/hotdocs-new-... #medsky

AHPRA comes out swinging after criticism over gynaecologist - Medical Republic Responding to ‘recent media coverage’, a not-so-subtle reminder about practitioners’ notification obligations comes from the regulator.

AHPRA comes out swinging after criticism over gynaecologist, by Cate Swannell. Responding to ‘recent media coverage’, a not-so-subtle reminder about practitioners’ notification obligations comes from the regulator. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/ahpra-comes-... #medsky

GPRA awards NT registrars with needed financial support - Medical Republic Eight scholarship slots have been announced for NT registrars to help support and retain GPs and RGs in the territory.

GPRA awards NT registrars with needed financial support, by Euan Kielly. Eight scholarship slots have been announced for NT registrars to help support and retain GPs and RGs in the territory. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/gpra-awards-... #medsky

Who is looking out for the non-specialists? - Medical Republic Compared to their fellowed peers, non-specialist doctors face a higher risk of being referred to AHPRA for health impairments.

Who is looking out for the non-specialists? By @hollypayne.bsky.social. Compared to their fellowed peers, non-specialist doctors face a higher risk of being referred to AHPRA for health impairments. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/who-is-looki... #medsky

AHPRA ‘actively reviewing’ protocol following endometriosis reporting - Medical Republic Allegations of inappropriate endometriosis treatment aired in mainstream media have now been referred to Victoria Police.

AHPRA ‘actively reviewing’ protocol following endometriosis reporting, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. Allegations of inappropriate endometriosis treatment aired in mainstream media have now been referred to Victoria Police. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/ahpra-active... #medsky

Heidi is coming for everyone, and why wouldn’t they? - Medical Republic Heidi Health's move into evidence-based decision support confirms what many have suspected: no incumbent medical software vendor is safe.

Heidi is coming for everyone, and why wouldn’t they? By Jeremy Knibbs. Heidi Health's move into evidence-based decision support confirms what many have suspected: no incumbent medical software vendor is safe. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/heidi-is-com... #medsky

Independent Medicare pricing unlikely under Labor - Medical Republic The RACGP’s big-ticket item this pre-budget season would cost a cool $64 million over four years, and its success is already in question.

Independent Medicare pricing unlikely under Labor, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. The RACGP’s big-ticket item this pre-budget season would cost a cool $64 million over four years, and its success is already in question. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/independent-... #medsky

Vale the orange croc and ol’ MO - Medical Republic Last week, Australian Doctor quietly retired two past brand giants of Australian GP media, 6minutes and Medical Observer. This is our eulogy.

Vale the orange croc and ol’ MO, by Jeremy Knibbs. Last week, Australian Doctor quietly retired two past brand giants of Australian GP media, 6minutes and Medical Observer. This is our eulogy. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/vale-the-gre... #medsky

UCCs reduce ED presentations by just 10% - Medical Republic UCC patients are happy and staff are busy, but changes are not being felt at the hospital level.

UCCs reduce ED presentations by just 10%, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. UCC patients are happy and staff are busy, but changes are not being felt at the hospital level. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/uccs-reduce-... #medsky

Telehealth giant Eucalyptus sold to US firm - Medical Republic California-based telehealth company Hims & Hers will pay more than $1.6 billion for Eucalyptus’ Australian, UK, Japanese and Canadian online clinics.

Telehealth giant Eucalyptus sold to US firm, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. California-based telehealth company Hims & Hers will pay more than $1.6 billion for Eucalyptus’ Australian, UK, Japanese and Canadian online clinics. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/telehealth-g... #medsky

For preventative care, look to nurses - Medical Republic Australia once led the way in community-based prevention. Now, practice nurse association president Denise Lyons fears rising costs and a reactive funding model have pushed prevention backwards.

For preventative care, look to nurses, by Caitlin Wright. Australia once led the way in community-based prevention. Now, practice nurse association president Denise Lyons fears rising costs and a reactive funding model have pushed prevention backwards. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/for-preventa...

Medibank boasts 1.67m GP consults in six months - Medical Republic The major private health insurer now owns 168 GP clinics nationally, making it one of Australia’s biggest corporate clinic owners.

Medibank boasts 1.67m GP consults in six months, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. The major private health insurer now owns 168 GP clinics nationally, making it one of Australia’s biggest corporate clinic owners. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/medibank-boa... #medsky

WA pharmacy pilot risks prescribing gutterball - Medical Republic Comments from the guild have sparked debate on how the pharmacist-led prescribing initiative should be regulated.

WA pharmacy pilot risks prescribing gutterball, by Euan Kielly. Comments from the guild have sparked debate on how the pharmacist-led prescribing initiative should be regulated. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/wa-pharmacy-... #medsky

AHPRA health impairment notifications are rare: MJA study - Medical Republic The former AHPRA CEO was among the co-authors on a new paper looking at how the regulator responds to concerns about health impairments.

AHPRA health impairment notifications are rare: MJA study, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. The former AHPRA CEO was among the co-authors on a new paper looking at how the regulator responds to concerns about health impairments. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/ahpra-health... #medsky

DVA says no to telehealth cannabis prescribers - Medical Republic The Department of Veteran’s Affairs will no longer fund new cannabis prescriptions where there has been no face-to-face appointment.

DVA says no to telehealth cannabis prescribers, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs will no longer fund new cannabis prescriptions where there has been no face-to-face appointment. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/dva-says-no-... #medsky

Specialist fee transparency overhaul just the beginning - Medical Republic While not the initial target of new legislation on specialist fee visibility, the health minister has flagged future plans for GPs and bulk billing.

Specialist fee transparency overhaul just the beginning, by @hollypayne.bsky.social. While not the initial target of new legislation on specialist fee visibility, the health minister has flagged future plans for GPs and bulk billing. www.medicalrepublic.com.au/specialist-f... #medsky