New ad campaign to ‘raise the profile’ of primary healthcare The RACGP helped launch the first-of-its-kind Federal Government campaign at Parliament House, spruiking the diversity of general practice.
Pilot program supports advice sharing between specialties The ‘GP ASK’ trial allows non-GP specialists to directly advise GPs on patient management and healthcare, via phone or secure message.
What does the $573m women’s health package mean for GPs? Labor’s plan, matched by the Coalition, includes new PBS listings for contraceptive pills and MHT, new rebates, funded training, and bolstered Medicare payments for IUD insertions.
New subsidy for GP mental health training Rural and remote GPs are encouraged to apply for a $600 training subsidy, designed to equip them with tools to better support their patients.
Tour to see ‘amazing’ new GPs flags need for rural boost A RACGP delegation has been left excited by the enthusiasm of regional Victorian recruits but urged MPs to heed calls to fix the GP shortage.
RACGP calls for PHN overhaul The college says evaluation of long-term goals, and reform to better integrate general practice with the wider health system, are needed.
Forum explores GPs’ futures, seeks shortage solutions The inaugural SA Future GP Forum has resulted in several targeted ideas to entice more future doctors to become regional GPs.
‘Another benefit’: The pill shown to reduce ovarian cancer risk Australian research finds the oral contraceptive pill can reduce risk of the cancer by 26% among women who have used it at any age.
Single Employer Model expanded in Queensland A new four-year pilot will see the State Government employ 60 GP trainees, giving them entitlements akin to those training in a hospital.
GPs in training jump 31% in WA Almost 200 doctors will begin training in 2025, but WA still faces a ‘unique challenge’ with less GPs per person than in Victoria and NSW.