The Government’s failure to deliver on its promise to fund 13 new cancer drugs has left many feeling betrayed and underscores the complexities of medicines procurement and funding, writes Barbara Fountain
Despite widespread acknowledgement of its underfunding, primary care continues to receive minimal Budget increases, leaving advocates frustrated and questioning where the responsibility lies, writes Tim Tenbensel
The Government’s failure to deliver on its promise to fund 13 new cancer drugs has left many feeling betrayed and underscores the complexities of medicines procurement and funding, writes Barbara Fountain
Despite widespread acknowledgement of its underfunding, primary care continues to receive minimal Budget increases, leaving advocates frustrated and questioning where the responsibility lies, writes Tim Tenbensel
Across the Ditch, the Royal Australian College of GPs is backing the call by some MPs and senators for federal funding of an on-site GP at the nation’s Parliament. No funding was sought for one in the latest Budget
First-term National MP and former general practice leader Vanessa Weenink is sticking to the script when facing questions about the Government’s decision to not fund 13 new cancer drugs in Budget 2024
Advocates express concern over the Budget’s lack of funding for accessibility legislation and feel uncertain about the Government’s commitment to reviewing this bill, as Zach Thompson reports
A2022 report on access to cancer drugs was never meant to be a list of medicines that should be funded, Cancer Control Agency Te Aho o Te Kahu chief executive Rami Rahal says
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management