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We asked readers about taking antidepressants. The response points to a ‘silent epidemic’ and urgent need for reform

Out of 776 responders to our callout, 711 say they experienced withdrawal symptoms, many debilitating

The Guardian - AU

Dutton’s position on international student caps ‘utterly reckless’, Giles says – as it happened

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How much does the gender health gap cost? For Alyse, it’s $400,000

Exclusive: Women twice as likely to delay seeing a GP compared with men, with the high cost of living delaying treatment

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One easy way to relieve pressure on Australia’s medical system? Stop ghosting your GP

People miss medical appointments for many reasons – but high rates of no-shows put pressure on GPs, hospitals, and make it harder to manage chronic conditions

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'Wonderful move': foreign GPs fast-tracked to plug gap

Qualified doctors from Ireland, New Zealand and the UK will be able to see Australian patients sooner after the regulator eased registration hurdles.

AAP

GP visit costs rise despite increase in health funding

People are paying higher out-of-pocket costs to see a GP despite an increase in funding to health care delivering millions more bulk-billed trips to the doctor.

AAP

GP visits costing Australians more than ever, survey finds

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ 2024 report shows rising out-of-pocket costs hit vulnerable with chronic, complex and mental illnesses hardest

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Doctor shortage concerns over age health check push

Australia's medical board is considering asking doctors over 70 to have mandatory heath checks over a "disturbing" jump in complaints.

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Australian doctor who ‘almost died’ writes landmark guidance on how to safely stop using antidepressants

Dr Mark Horowitz’s darkest days propelled him to examine why so many patients struggle to cease the drugs once their depression resolves

The Guardian - AU

'Grow, train, retain': Jenny May appointed to top rural health role

'Rural Australians have worse health and lower life expectancy.'

Newcastle Herald

Domestic violence experts criticise Victorian GP who asked whether family court is ‘dangerously goading fathers’

Dr Julian Fidge defends social media post after toddler killed, stating ‘question clearly inquires about what could be driving this rage, not responsibility for act’

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Out-of-pocket GP fees highest on record: Newcastle doctors charging up to $104 for appointments

Bulk-billing rate stable in the Hunter, despite incentives.

Newcastle Herald

Urgent care clinic funding a 'missed opportunity'

The peak body representing GPs says the federal budget's $8.5b health cash splash doesn't give enough support to doctors, chronic illnesses and mental health.

AAP

New Zealand to be briefed on Aukus – as it happened

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Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.

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Rate of GPs bulk billing all patients in Australia drops to below one in four, data reveals

Cleanbill report reveals national rate of bulk billing dropped 11% last year to 23.6%, with 514 clinics removing the service

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Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise

Fewer GPs offer bulk billing and people are paying more out of their own pocket despite government incentives targeting child patients and pensioners.

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The number of Canberra clinics offering bulk-billing to everyone drops

There has been a dramatic drop in bulk-billing across the nation.

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Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' latest Health of the Nation report calls for measures to help retain and increase the GP workforce.

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Number of GPs bulk billing all patients halved over last year, report finds

Annual survey from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners finds falling rates of bulk billing and job satisfaction as healthcare costs continue to rise

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Legalising cannabis will send ‘wrong signal’ to Australian public, peak medical body says

Australian Medical Association opposes Greens bill to legalise cannabis recreationally, citing health harms the drug poses

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Patients warned many doctors won’t change approach to bulk billing despite new incentives

Boosted rebate for concession card holders and children under 16 is in effect but GPs’ peak body says other patients won’t benefit

Newcastle Herald

'Groceries or the doctor': bulk-billing incentives begin

'A long way to go in strengthening Medicare.'

AAP

World's doctors call for urgent climate change action

Health bodies representing three million doctors worldwide are demanding urgent government action to limit the impact climate change has on their populations.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans 'cheated' over urgent care clinics, GPs say

GPs say ACT roll-out will be different to all other jurisdictions.

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