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Scope of practice: Exactly how the RACGP is advocating for you

Scope of practice: Exactly how the RACGP is advocating for you

GP funding models are outdated and no longer fit for purpose, and this must change, writes RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins.


Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing

Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing

GPs will be left out of the loop once again as WA joins other states in expanding the controversial program, despite dire warnings.
 


How is VAD operating in each state?

How is VAD operating in each state?

An inaugural report assesses how voluntary assisted dying services are performing across Australia, and recommendations to improve care.


UK GPs’ historic collective action ‘serves as a warning’

UK GPs’ historic collective action ‘serves as a warning’

GPs have started a work-to-rule action that could go on ‘indefinitely’, leading some to ask if the same thing will happen in Australia?


List of dementia risk factors grows

List of dementia risk factors grows

The addition of untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol have bumped up the number of modifiable risk factors to 14.


Pharmacy prescribing expansion a ‘race to the bottom’ of healthcare

Pharmacy prescribing expansion a ‘race to the bottom’ of healthcare

An extension of Queensland’s controversial contraception prescribing pilot has left GPs seething, saying it is ‘tokenistic’.


AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs

AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs

The watchdog says complaints against older GPs have ‘jumped disturbingly’, but the RACGP warns it is a fine line between assessing competency and ageism.


Nurse practitioner Jardiance prescribing greenlit

Nurse practitioner Jardiance prescribing greenlit

It can now be prescribed by NPs as an initial or continuing therapy for chronic heart failure, but the change raises red flags with the RACGP.


GP incentives review ‘nothing but disrespectful’

GP incentives review ‘nothing but disrespectful’

The RACGP President lashed out at its recommended new payment architecture, saying it ignores GPs’ advice and devalues the profession.


Wegovy launches in Australia

Wegovy launches in Australia

The manufacturer assured GPs supply planning has been its priority amid critical Ozempic shortages, but concerns remain over Wegovy’s availability.


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