‘Catastrophically worse’: Rural GP begging for change An award-winning doctor is calling for an overhaul of registrar allocations, saying regional medicine is in an ‘existential crisis’.
‘Electrifying’ conference tackles remote medicine challenges More than 120 passionate delegates have joined forces in the outback, intent on taking their five community-led solutions all the way to Canberra.
SA leaders gather to boost GP numbers Government ministers will join healthcare reps, academics and clinicians on an RACGP think tank to raise 'the prestige of general practice’.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Rural clinic closures taking their toll An increasing number of regional towns are losing their general practices, with recruitment issues and rising costs having a devastating impact.
Health Workforce Certificates no longer required for IMGs The removal of a ‘ridiculous’ piece of red tape placing pressure on rural and remote general practices has been welcomed by the RACGP.
In Practice: Interim prohibition orders The RACGP has provided a generally supportive submission to AHPRA regarding its new power to issue IPOs.
Lack of remote healthcare proving deadly Avoidable deaths and hospitalisations continue to soar in Australia’s remote areas, where people miss out on billions in healthcare funding.
Law Council flags Voice factsheet to RACGP members Material from the legal profession’s peak body is designed to help people make an informed decision in the upcoming referendum.
‘What a bloody privilege’: Dr O’Kane’s tale of rural medicine The GP, currently working and living in a remote NT community, reflects on the rewards and adventure of a life she has forged against the odds.
New asthma charts ‘very useful to have at one’s fingertips’ Updated medication charts will help curb complacency, overuse of available treatments, and keep management up to date, experts say.