Cerebral palsy rates fall amid healthcare advances New research finds its birth prevalence has dropped by a third in 20 years, with GPs playing a crucial role in screening and antenatal care.
In Practice: RSV immunisation info sessions With the RSV vaccine recently expanded on the National Immunisation Program, two upcoming webinars are designed to answer GPs’ questions.
Updates to RACGP training program eligibility The college is bringing in changes in 2025.2 to improve the GP training experience and steer the workforce in ‘the right direction’.
GP duo ‘giving as much back to the community as possible’ The couple has studied, worked and raised a family together, and last month Fellowed side by side, marking a ‘proud milestone’.
Work–life balance shines for GPs in training: Survey The annual Medical Training Survey has revealed positive feedback for RACGP training, with some areas for improvement.
Payroll tax relief for Victorian GPs The RACGP has welcomed changes exempting GPs from the tax on bulk-billed services, but the college says it will continue fighting for a full reprieve.
‘Wow, what a week’: New RACGP President reflects From GP24 in Perth, to Parliament in Canberra, the RACGP in Melbourne, and A Current Affair in Sydney, Dr Michael Wright reflects on week one.
‘I’ve been bloody lucky’: Dr Devinder Grewal’s remarkable life From Punjab, via the UK to South Australia, this award-winning GP reflects on a packed career in rural general practice – and the hotel business.
GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to kidney failure prevention: Study It found the diabetes and weight-loss drugs can reduce deterioration regardless of diabetes status, but supply remains an issue.
How much do no-show patients impact you? From ‘not huge’, to ‘problematic’, or a sign a patient ‘may be at higher risk’, GPs have reflected on the flow-on effects of these missed appointments, and just how often they occur.