The year so far in general practice Locally, nationally, clinically, professionally, the beginning of 2019 has been a busy time for general practice. We look at the most popular newsGP articles from the first part of the year.
Lifting of Medicare freeze only the start: RACGP While important, thawing the freeze does little to repair damage caused by long-term devaluing of GP services, according to the RACGP President.
Put patients first: RACGP Dr Harry Nespolon launched the RACGP’s election campaign, demanding politicians take patient health seriously and ensure access to quality care.
Experts welcome vow to combat smoking and lung cancer rates The Federal Opposition has pledged $40 million towards smoking cessation and the fight against lung cancer.
GPs call for redirection of $28 million for urgent care centres Funding for four new urgent care centres in Western Australia is under the spotlight over concerns around fairness and fragmentation of care.
Budget reply ‘a missed opportunity’ The RACGP believes Labor’s response ‘fails to recognise the vital role of general practice in every Australian community’.
What does the Federal Budget mean for general practice? GPs had high hopes for a major reinvestment in general practice, but RACGP analysis shows primary care still needs greater levels of funding.
Federal Budget: RACGP calls for more to be done in general practice President Dr Harry Nespolon said greater investment is needed to improve primary care and patient health outcomes.
GPs around Australia getting political With the Federal Election looming, Australia’s GPs are campaigning for change.
RACGP cautiously welcomes Labor’s promise to fully end Medicare freeze But President Dr Harry Nespolon has called on major parties to bring general consultation items to where they would have been without lost indexation.