NAIDOC week leads to more health assessments A WA clinic doubled the number of usual health assessments and has committed to completing a Reconciliation Action Plan.
New financial year changes for general practice Updates to PBS subsidies, prescribing and digital health services will come into effect from 1 July.
Collaborate and ‘design a way forward’ towards reconciliation newsGP talks to allyship leaders about the steps GPs can take to promote national reconciliation.
GPs forced to defend commitment to Hippocratic Oath Another high-ranking state politician has accused GPs of putting undue pressure on hospitals, prompting a strong rebuke from RACGP leadership.
GP respiratory clinic reaches huge vaccination milestone Doctors and nurses at a Perth clinic have administered an extraordinary amount of doses since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began.
WA Government expands community pharmacy vaccination The RACGP has questioned whether there is evidence to support the policy shift, warning the decision could have unintended consequences.
RACGP speaks out on lack of 10-year plan funding ‘Whoever forms government’ must invest in primary care or risk compromising the entire health system, says President Dr Karen Price.
Booster take-up disparities widen Striking contrasts in booster coverage are emerging in different local government areas. What can be done to address the inequities?
Government responds to RACGP calls, expedites emergency provider numbers The move will ensure GPs can continue to practise and provide care for people in disaster-affected areas.
Important changes to digital claiming GPs need to know SPONSORED: Services Australia is upgrading its online claiming channels to web services and replacing PKI site certificates.