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AI offers significant opportunities in healthcare, but it also raises ethical questions. Learn what Australian doctors need to know about patient safety, consent, bias and responsible AI use.

As international disease surveillance is weakened, it is vital that Australia invests in its national health infrastructure.

Australians will be better supported to find, understand and use reliable health information following the recent publication and launch of the National Health Literacy Framework

Conversations about mortality help patients and families navigate uncertainty while ensuring care remains aligned with their values, goals and preferences.

AI is revolutionising health care, but bias in medical AI risks reinforcing existing health inequity.

Pulmonary fibrosis was once considered an untreatable disease, but timely diagnosis and targeted interventions can meaningfully improve long-term outcomes.

RSV vaccination is now free for people aged 75 and older, but more awareness of the vaccine is needed to increase uptake.

Almost 8 million Australian adults are currently eligible to use GLP-1 RA medications for chronic weight management, and up to 338 000 adults without diabetes also qualify for treatment for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

This guide walks through every step of starting your GP practice — from business structure and Medicare registration to accreditation, billing models and staffing — so you know what to expect before you begin.