She was elected the country’s top GP. Moments later she was wheeled into surgery
A year ago Karen Price was lying on a hospital stretcher waiting to find out if she had breast cancer when her phone rang.
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Victoria in talks over extra shots, mulls GP payments to boost rollout
The Victorian government wants to boost vaccine output by up to 120,000 per week, as it lags behind NSW which has received top-ups from the Morrison government.
‘Absolutely hammered’: GPs fear missed diagnoses as demand skyrockets
Victorians who delayed medical care since the pandemic began are now inundating GP clinics, increasing the pressure on already stretched doctors.
‘All hands on deck’: Pharmacies, mass clinics to offer under-40s AstraZeneca shot
Ten thousand people aged under 40 have come forward for AstraZeneca jab in NSW in the past week, as the state government moves to allow them to access to the […]
‘Unethical and cruel’: Victorians wait months for help as mental health sector hits limit
Distressed Victorians are bursting into tears in GP clinics and being put on waiting lists for months to see psychologists as the mental health sector struggles to cope in the […]
Strict supervision of triple killer should be kept, court told
Regina Arthurell was “hounded out” of her western Sydney accommodation and dropped by her GP after her violent past was revealed.
GPs’ receptionists in firing line, face anger, threats and ignorance
Australia’s GP receptionists have been at the receiving end of much of the public’s anxieties and frustrations with the pandemic and the health response.
Young teachers seek out AstraZeneca shots ahead of school return
Sydney teachers have sought out AstraZeneca shots after the Prime Minister said anyone under the age of 40 could talk to their GP about receiving the vaccine.
Traveller intake cuts due to COVID give GP chiefs even bigger headache
The national cabinet’s decision to halve the number of international arrivals until the end of the year gives GP chiefs another headache.
‘A personal choice’: NSW clinics will not give AstraZeneca to under-40s
This comes after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said anyone could receive AstraZeneca at a GP clinic despite vaccine advisory group ATAGI recommending Pfizer as the preferred shot for under-60s.
Small turnout for over-50s at Sydney hub as Melbourne cases show threat remains
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said it was always the plan for over 50s to visit a GP for their vaccination.
‘We have huge demand’: Patchy vaccine supplies hamper GP rollout
GPs are urging the federal government to redress uneven supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine, with some doctors still waiting to inoculate some of their most vulnerable patients.
Qld Premier calls on Commonwealth to expand GP vaccination network
Annastacia Palaszczuk has written to federal health planners asking them to expand the network of GPs able to give jabs as vaccine volumes increase.
Wild weather halts COVID vaccine delivery to 50 GP clinics
Dangerous flooding and extreme weather has disrupted precious COVID-19 vaccine doses bound for roughly 50 GP clinics in NSW.
Victoria’s COVID-free streak stretches to 20 days
As Victoria notches up its 20th day of no new locally acquired coronavirus cases, authorities are urging Victorians to wait three weeks before trying to book a COVID-19 jab at […]
‘Give us the vaccines’: NSW Premier wants to speed up rollout as GP list revealed
Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccine program begins on Monday with 337 medical clinics in NSW administering the voluntary vaccinations.
GP clinics overwhelmed with callers seeking vaccine
Phones rang hot on Wednesday at clinics named among those delivering the COVID-19 shot to at-risk Australians.
Cardi B Responds To Accusations She Released New Song For TikTok Challenge
Cardi B is responding to accusations that she released her new song to capitalize on the growing number of TikTok challenges. Cardi B is not taking disrespect from the internet […]
More Australians dying from treatable illness and injury, report finds
A Productivity Commission report on government services found the number of deaths that could have been prevented through hospital or GP care has increased.
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Coroner calls for action after dozens of international students take their own lives
During the seven years international student Nguyen Le lived in Australia, there was no record of him ever visiting a GP. But he was struggling.
Patients urged to come forward as Hornsby ultrasound clinic investigated
People who believe they may have had an ultrasound at the clinic are being ‘strongly urged’ to contact their GP.
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Parts of Sydney’s north and east ranked among the worst for GP access
People living in parts of Sydney’s northern beaches and eastern suburbs are disproportionately forgoing or delaying GP visits due to costs.
GP payment boost trial to help sustain Medicare system
Experts have warned that Medicare patient rebates have not kept pace with inflation for more than 20 years, leading the government to consider new models to fund GPs.
‘Just get tested’: Fears lung cancer is flying under radar amid COVID-19
Lung cancer specialists are worried that as many as 1000 people could unknowingly have the disease after avoiding their GP during the pandemic.
Doctor found guilty of indecently assaulting patients at sleep clinic
Ali Khorami, a GP from Auburn, denied assaulting four sleeping women and a teenager. He said he engaged in “tantric healing” with two patients.
GP accused of indecent assault tells court he was engaging in ‘tantric healing’
Ali Khorami has told a Sydney court his actions were related to energy healing.
Coronavirus updates live: Worldwide COVID-19 death toll passes 400,000 as Australian toll stands at 102
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 6.7 million as Australian death toll stands at 102
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.