In Practice: Interim prohibition orders The RACGP has provided a generally supportive submission to AHPRA regarding its new power to issue IPOs.
‘Drive change and shape the future of our profession’ Applications are now open for the RACGP Future Leaders Program, which arms GPs with the skills to influence and achieve change.
Medical deans say GP funding and pay review ‘urgently needed’ The recommendation is among 23 suggestions in a position paper advocating for a ‘skilled, sufficient and sustained’ general practice workforce.
More than $575k in RACGP Foundation Grants awarded A host of general practice researchers are set to benefit from hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for upcoming projects.
In Practice: Future Leaders Applications for the college’s leadership program, which attracts more than 40 CPD hours, will open soon.
Critical GP shortage in NT sign of wider student crisis Only 14 people have enrolled in GP vocational training in the territory this year, according to the Menzies School of Health Research.
‘Even if I won the Lotto, I would do the same’: Dr Anju Aggarwal profile Arriving in Australia with a small suitcase and a head full of dreams, the college’s GP of the year reflects on what inspires her.
GP shortage bites despite rising IMG numbers A record influx of doctors has not put an end to ongoing GP shortages in many Australian communities.
Home abortion follow-up test safe: Study Rural women could benefit most from the launch of an at-home test that can replace face-to-face follow-up consults with healthcare professionals.
Concerns over possible telehealth indemnity gaps The RACGP has queried some insurers’ policies towards exemptions to the ‘established clinical relationship’ requirement.