RACGP takes the lead in supporting non-vocationally registered doctors RACGP Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess reflects on the college’s new program to support non-vocationally registered doctors attain Fellowship.
New research aims to examine why more girls seek genital cosmetic surgery A pilot study is investigating why increasing numbers of Australian girls as young as 11 are seeking cosmetic surgery on their genitals.
The NSW government has splashed cash for health in a big-spending budget NSW is spending billions on more nurses, doctors, hospitals, and mental health facilities and workers.
CrazySocks4Docs day kicks off GPs and other healthcare professionals across Australia have taken to social media to post images of their unusual footwear for CrazySocks4Docs day.
CrazySocks4Docs campaign goes global The Australian campaign targeting suicide and mental health issues among medical professionals has struck a chord around the world.
New RACGP program to support non-vocationally registered doctors gain Fellowship More than 3000 non-vocationally registered GPs will be supported to attain Fellowship of the RACGP, following confirmation of funding in this year’s Federal Budget.
Empathy and burnout: Is there a link? It has been suggested that greater levels of empathy among doctors may be connected to issues of stress and anxiety in the medical profession. Is that correct?
Health professionals cautious yet open to proposed revision of mandatory reporting laws Australia’s peak health bodies have described a proposed revision of mandatory reporting laws as a good start to necessary reform, but many believe more needs to be done.
Returning to general practice following an extended absence The RACGP has established a new pilot program to offer GPs assistance when going back to work following a prolonged absence.
NSW Health Minister pushing for changes to mandatory reporting laws New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants doctors to be able to address their issues of mental health without fear of professional consequences.