‘Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.
Female IMGs creating crucial support networks It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.
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.
GP shortage to worsen amid unprecedented demand There could be a national workforce shortage of full-time GPs nearing 9000 by 2048, based on the Government’s latest modelling.
GPs @ Parliament takes over Tasmania GPs hosted a pop-up clinic inside Parliament House, offering politicians a blood pressure check and a one-on-one chat about the need for change.
‘Interesting, challenging, rewarding’: Remote GP’s winning streak Winning an RACGP award helped promote the preventive healthcare the rural generalist provides to his remote community.
‘Ironic and concerning’: MRFF public health research questioned Just 40c in every $1 earmarked for preventive and public health is being spent on keeping people healthy, a new study has found.
Government reveals disability royal commission response Healthcare changes are on the way after 130 recommendations were accepted in principle, but the future of several key asks remains unclear.
GP ‘speed dates’ show students the value of general practice The RACGP used the weekend’s Australian Medical Students Association conference to spruik the profession and inspire the next generation.
Bush trip inspires registrar GP on regional work A city GP registrar says his perspective has been changed by spending more time in the regions, following a successful RACGP training trip.