In Practice: GP input sought for cancer guidelines GPs are invited to have their say on two new draft clinical guidelines for pancreatic cancer, which will inform a national strategy.
Teens charged with murder after GP’s death Victoria Police has charged two 16-year-old boys in relation to the death of Melbourne’s Dr Ash Gordon on Saturday.
Tas Chair: ‘We can achieve great things for general practice’ Dr Toby Gardner says he will continue flying the flag for GPs by helping to improve the regional workforce and training pathways.
GP dead after alleged home invasion Tributes are pouring in for Melbourne’s Dr Ash Gordon, with the college encouraging members to reach out for support.
In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form A digital approval form is now available to support electronic assignment of benefit for telehealth services.
RACGP Chair: ‘I hope we don’t see general practice as being in crisis’ The new RACGP NSW&ACT Chair has her sights set on reducing doctor burnout and inspiring the next generation of practice owners.
‘I thought I had Buckley’s chance of being a GP’ The Tasmanian RACGP GP of the Year, Dr Paul Hanson, only learned to read in grade three. He tells newsGP how dyslexia shaped his life and career.
In Practice: 1 January MBS changes The new year will bring changes to Medicare Safety Net and smoking cessation MBS items.
New Queensland Chair striving for positive impact The new RACGP Board member says she will aim to help drive funding reform and ensure GPs remain at the heart of care.
‘I never thought I’d be standing here, let alone be a doctor’ Some wondered why Arrernte man, Dr Corey Dalton, wanted to study medicine later in life – but the RACGP’s GP in training of the year has no regrets.