Could the pharmacist in general practice model expand? A Symposium has examined how the model can work sustainably, with the RACGP saying it supports the move only if it can be made to work with funding.
RACGP calls for action as flu cases reach record high With cases skyrocketing to almost 50,000 in 2025, the college is calling on GPs and the community to ‘work together and get vaccinated’.
Stephen Duckett speaks to ‘transformative’ long-term changes for GPs Ahead of his keynote speech at the RACGP’s upcoming Practice Owners Conference, the high-profile health economist says GPs must think about how to adapt.
Expanded PBS listing for empagliflozin An RACGP expert describes the change as a ‘double win’, with the 1 April expansion to benefit more patients with type 2 diabetes.
Drug summit report reveals points for reform Building a better trained workforce is among its recommendations, with GPs calling for recognition of their ‘life-saving role’.
Battle of great ideas at the RACGP Hackathon What happens when you put GPs, tech minds and entrepreneurs into a room with the challenge of solving a problem in general practice?
In Practice: Support offered for e-script errors With some patients experiencing errors when accessing e-scripts via SMS, the digital health provider has information for GPs to offer help.
‘Hearing real stories is what makes the difference’ An RACGP WA roundtable has brought together grassroots GPs and politicians to discuss and advocate for meaningful change.
RACGP calls for changes to AHPRA immediate action process The college has raised concerns about the delays faced by GPs subject to immediate action and the subsequent impact on their wellbeing – calling for an update to current processes.
‘Alarming’: Study reveals kids’ chronic disease impact Research found 46% of Australian adolescents live with a chronic disease or developmental condition. What can GPs do to create change?