Finding perfect balance Dr Brett Penwarn’s philosophy on health and wellbeing is simple: do what you love.
High rates of drug and alcohol abuse in rural areas: Report Australians in rural and remote areas are more likely to access drug treatments, despite often having to travel more than an hour to receive them.
‘Corridor consults’ placing unnecessary stress on registrars Should general practice registrars be obligated to provide medical care to colleagues and family?
New GP visa program a stop-gap solution Chair of RACGP Rural Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has described the Federal Government’s Visas for GPs initiative as only a short-term solution to the wider problem of GP maldistribution.
Discovering a life-long passion Dr Prue Plowright unearthed a passion for Aboriginal health during her general practice training, sparking a satisfying career journey.
GP shortage prompts new growth strategy Ballarat Group Practice is committed to the highest standard of care to their patients, and hopes to ease an increasing GP shortage in the area.
RACGP President calls on GPs to take action ahead of Federal Election Dr Harry Nespolon wants members to advocate and increase awareness of the issues affecting Australia’s GPs and their patients.
March issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is available online.
Creating an honest and open environment Dr Erin Gordon believes building trust with patients is the foundation of being a good GP.