Consultants of sting: Attitudes towards primary care in dire straits As a final-year medical student, Sasenie Jayanetty shares her insights on the future of general practice from the perspective of a next-generation doctor.
GPs must be equipped to ‘deliver the care our patients deserve’ The RACGP President has laid bare the changes facing general practice and the remedies needed, speaking directly to the nation’s healthcare decision makers.
Pioneering registrar labels remote posting a ‘wonderful experience’ The first participant in a new initiative aimed at addressing rural workforce shortages is learning at a rate she ‘never expected’.
Canberra Independents commit to GP incentives A coalition of ACT politicians announced a plan to rollout $40,000 packages for GPs, and the RACGP is urging other parties to do the same.
Sweeping NDIS changes on the way The RACGP welcomed the bill passing through the Parliament but stressed that its new assessment process has not been finalised.
RACGP cautiously accepts Victorian Single Employer Model The pilot is part of an expansion to support the training pipeline and boost the rural GP workforce – but caveats remain, says the college.
Incentivised training placements reduce registrar shortfall Workforce shortage woes are starting to ease as RACGP incentive placements put 177 registrars in areas of urgent need, but there is still work to be done by government.
New RACGP National IMG Committee calls for members The long-awaited committee aims to better advocate for overseas-trained doctors, with its recruitment process now open to members.
‘Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.
Female IMGs creating crucial support networks It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.