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AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers

AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers

The RACGP President welcomes the shift, which follows college advocacy – but says more needs to be done to cut the time to resolve notifications.


RACGP calls for ‘more action’ following reproductive healthcare report

RACGP calls for ‘more action’ following reproductive healthcare report

President Dr Nicole Higgins says the Government needs to act now to end Australia’s ‘postcode lottery’.


‘We are going to miss out’: Stark warning on IMG recruitment

‘We are going to miss out’: Stark warning on IMG recruitment

While New Zealand can process IMGs within three months, Australia’s bureaucracy is proving a major barrier to addressing workforce shortages.


Reproductive healthcare telehealth items extended

Reproductive healthcare telehealth items extended

The move has been welcomed, particularly for women in remote areas, but advocates are calling for the items to be made permanent.


GP sued for defamation by naturopath faces millions in legal fees

GP sued for defamation by naturopath faces millions in legal fees

In his quest to debunk medical misinformation, Dr Adam Smith has found himself embroiled in a legal saga that has now stretched for more than two years.


‘My dream was Australia’: A new GP’s tale of red tape and persistence

‘My dream was Australia’: A new GP’s tale of red tape and persistence

From petrol station attendant to Townsville GP, the route to Fellowship for Dr Nitin Chaudhary has been far from straightforward.


Specialist colleges in united front against pharmacy prescribing

Specialist colleges in united front against pharmacy prescribing

Allowing pharmacists to prescribe Schedule 4 medications has been described as ‘inconsistent with good practice’.


IMGs a ‘simple solution’ to boost GP numbers: RACGP

IMGs a ‘simple solution’ to boost GP numbers: RACGP

The college is urging government to support international medical graduates and make it easier for them to work in Australia.


Pharmacists raise UTI prescribing concerns

Pharmacists raise UTI prescribing concerns

A state union has flagged potential issues surrounding medical indemnity, overwork, and the separation of prescribing and dispensing.


Four in five believe ‘vexatious’ complaint made against them

Four in five believe ‘vexatious’ complaint made against them

A survey shows many GPs think they have been a victim of improper use of the system – but definitions remain a grey area, as does the overall impact. 
 


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