‘We have to normalise it’: Boosting bowel cancer screening rates Participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program remains low, but Professor Jon Emery believes GPs are instrumental to boosting numbers.
Pathway to Fellowship changing for IMGs newsGP addresses some key questions regarding changes for international medical graduates who want to practise in Australia.
Varied bowel cancer screening rates across socioeconomic areas Participation rates are lower – but positivity rates higher – for those living in the lowest socioeconomic areas, a new report shows.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.
Policy could see vulnerable patients denied vaccines GPs in SA and Tasmania are potentially turning away patients at risk of contracting measles, due to restrictions on government-supplied vaccines.
Federal Government releases record number of flu vaccines As Australia grapples with a surge in influenza cases, Health Minister Greg Hunt hopes to encourage high vaccination rates throughout the country.
New portfolio for the RACGP The RACGP will establish a separate organisational portfolio to manage the delivery of general practice training.
Good for the herd GPs are reminding patients of the importance of up-to-date vaccinations in order to ensure herd immunity and keep vulnerable people protected.
RACGP assumes responsibility for AGPT program The RACGP has formally signed an agreement with the Federal Government in what is described as the final step towards profession-led Australian general practice training.
When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.