How a GP who was scared of the PSR ended up running it, by Holly Payne. Canberra GP Dr Antonio Di Dio was officially named as the new PSR director in July, after acting in the role for two years. medicalrepublic.com.au/how-a-gp-who-w…

Spike in overseas-trained docs as faster fast-track rego looms, by Holly Payne. There’s been a 30% rise in the number of IMGs approved to work in Australia over the last year, and Ahpra is just getting started. But the RACGP has its doubts. medicalrepublic.com.au/spike-in-overs…

The Back Page: Uber drives away, no more payroll tax to pay 🚗 Weary practices are unlikely to give this decision five stars. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/uber-drives-aw…

Spike in overseas-trained docs as faster fast-track rego looms, by Holly Payne. There’s been a 30% rise in the number of IMGs approved to work in Australia over the last year, and Ahpra is just getting started. But the RACGP has its doubts. medicalrepublic.com.au/spike-in-overs…

How a GP who was scared of the PSR ended up running it, by Holly Payne. Canberra GP Dr Antonio Di Dio was officially named as the new PSR director in July, after acting in the role for two years. medicalrepublic.com.au/how-a-gp-who-w…

How a GP who was scared of the PSR ended up running it 😮 Canberra GP Dr Antonio Di Dio was officially named as the new PSR director in July, after acting in the role for two years. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/how-a-gp-who-w…

Control blood pressure to reduce dementia risk 📉 Treating hypertension is a good Alzheimer’s prevention strategy even for patients in their 80s, research suggests. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/control-blood-…

PHN puts $300k on the table to improve access to GPs 💵 Increasing after-hours access is the aim of the program which will kick off on 1 November. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/phn-puts-300k-…

What’s the impact of removing mental health item numbers? ❌ Behind every new system, there is a temptation to mine data, and then the even more attractive prospect of monetising the data-mining activity. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/whats-the-impa…

Spike in overseas-trained docs as faster fast-track rego looms 📈 There’s been a 30% rise in the number of international medical graduates approved to work in Australia over the last year, and AHPRA is just getting started. But the RACGP has its doubts. medicalrepublic.com.au/spike-in-overs…

Lower dementia risk by a third with simple dietary changes 🧠 Managing inflammatory biomarkers with food may contribute to staving off dementia for up to two years and reduce the risk of developing it at all. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/lower-dementia…

Class action on the cards just as PPIs get cheaper 📜 Shine Lawyers is working with a US-based firm to investigate the grounds for a mass class-action lawsuit targeting drug manufacturers. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/class-action-o…

How NSW is screwing GPs, their patients and the system 🗜 medicalrepublic.com.au/how-nsw-is-scr…

New boss for troubled NSW Mental Health Commission named, by CateSwannellHSD. With the review of the Commission supposed to have reported to NSW Health on 31 August, Jennifer Black has a big job ahead. healthservicesdaily.com.au/new-boss-for-t… #mentalhealth #healthservices

Government breaks silence on genetic test data use, by Lincoln Tracy, PhD. In ‘fantastic news’, new legislation will prevent life insurance companies from genetically discriminating against potential customers. healthservicesdaily.com.au/government-bre… #genetics #insurance #auspol Australian Department of Health and Aged Care

TGA okays new GLP-1 for weight loss, by Holly Payne. The listing for #Mounjaro, which was previously only indicated for type 2 #diabetes, has been expanded to include overweight and #obesity management. medicalrepublic.com.au/tga-okays-new-…

Pharmacists on track to use ‘doctor’ title, by Holly Payne. This won’t be confusing at all. medicalrepublic.com.au/pharmacists-on…

The Back Page: Young or old, you gotta eat your greens 🥒 Here comes the aeroplane, dad. #MedTwitter medicalrepublic.com.au/young-or-old-y…

Pharmacists on track to use ‘doctor’ title, by Holly Payne. This won’t be confusing at all. medicalrepublic.com.au/pharmacists-on…

TGA okays new GLP-1 for weight loss, by Holly Payne. The listing for #Mounjaro, which was previously only indicated for type 2 #diabetes, has been expanded to include overweight and #obesity management. medicalrepublic.com.au/tga-okays-new-…