Lack of remote healthcare proving deadly Avoidable deaths and hospitalisations continue to soar in Australia’s remote areas, where people miss out on billions in healthcare funding.
‘What a bloody privilege’: Dr O’Kane’s tale of rural medicine The GP, currently working and living in a remote NT community, reflects on the rewards and adventure of a life she has forged against the odds.
Small Tasmanian town loses its only GP After nearly 17 years of working around the clock to provide essential health services to the people of St Marys, Dr Cyril Latt is exhausted.
Remote registrar ‘never felt more supported’ Despite being the only regular doctor physically present in his clinic, the newest member of Armidale’s general practice community is thriving.
RACGP provides further support for remote registrars New guidelines aim to help maintain remote supervision opportunities and enable the placement of registrars in areas of need.
RACGP tours WA to discuss doctor shortage Boosting access to remote medical treatment was the top priority of an RACGP leaders tour of Western Australia.
Funding boost for rural GP training welcomed Around 340 doctors will be funded to go on rural placements run through the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program.
In Practice: Last chance for RACGP Awards Nominations for the rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health categories remain open until 30 July.
Regional town set to benefit from supervision program Another rural area in dire need of GPs is set to welcome a registrar under the RACGP’s remote supervision program.
MS-2 Step access set to expand Medical abortions will become easier to access under landmark regulation changes due to come into effect on 1 August.