Patients with ‘empathic’ GP at reduced risk of early death: Research The researchers said the potential impact of empathy is ‘comparable to prescribing medicines’.
Declining rural bulk-billing rates a sign of worse to come: RACGP Falling numbers outside the major cities ‘show that Medicare is under pressure’.
Bulk-billing rates dropping throughout rural Australia The declining rural numbers come as the Government announces Australia’s overall bulk billing is ‘at record levels’.
Could patient ‘selfies’ improve clinical care? Research has found people who share images with their doctor outside of consultations feel empowered, but questions over implementation remain.
GPs urged to stay vigilant with patient data The recent ANU data breach has prompted reminders of the importance of protecting patient information.
RACGP to sponsor award for patients’ favourite GP The Australian Patients Association national award for GPs will for the first time be sponsored by the RACGP.
Protecting your practice from a notifiable data breach The RACGP has again collaborated with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner for Privacy Awareness Week.
RACGP President questions Government bulk-billing rates Dr Harry Nespolon said the actual figures are ‘potentially embarrassing’ for the Federal Government.
Q&A: Why does information security matter in general practice? GP – and former IT systems administrator – Dr David Adam wants GPs to know why information security is so important.
New one-page discharge summary for patients to be trialled Many patients find being discharged from hospital deeply confusing. Can a new patient letter address the issue?