RACGP backs IMG red tape reduction Federal Government bureaucracy can be cut but the college makes no apology for ensuring standards are maintained, says RACGP Rural Chair.
TGA flags possible amendments to paracetamol Poisons Standard Wider consultation is being sought on amending current access controls, following a review into the risks of intentional self-poisoning.
DPA change making rural GP recruitment harder With much of Australia now classified as a priority area for doctors, rural health leaders say they are already noticing a rise in pressures on recruitment.
Could Big Tobacco return to its old tricks with vapes? As a proposal to offer incentives for pharmacists to stock a particular vape stalls, newsGP looks at the likelihood of similar tactics re-emerging.
New support program for IMGs to launch next month With Government funding for PEP coming to an end, the RACGP has prepared a new support program for non-VR doctors seeking Fellowship.
Chance to collaborate at global conference Given ‘many of our problems are shared’, GPs can strengthen international efforts to address healthcare challenges, says Dr Mark Miller.
Collaborate and ‘design a way forward’ towards reconciliation newsGP talks to allyship leaders about the steps GPs can take to promote national reconciliation.
RACGP CEO: I’m Sorry A trip down memory lane prompted Paul Wappett to reflect on his early experiences with Aboriginal Australians, and vow to make up for lost time.
Q&A with WONCA World President-elect Associate Professor Karen Flegg discusses the significance of World Family Doctor Day and the 2023 WONCA World Conference.
Should paracetamol be up scheduled? The TGA has launched a review to inform whether changes to the scheduling and access controls of paracetamol are necessary.