‘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.
Primary care research body celebrates 40 years The AAAPC is marking its 40th anniversary with a focus on ‘giving back’ to its membership.
‘Another cost to absorb’: 16% hike in GPs’ registration fee With regulatory duties for the Medical Board of Australia expanding, the RACGP President queries whether individual GPs should have to foot the bill.
GPs as ‘advocates in an increasingly complex medical system’ A Canberra GP who cares for patients aged zero to 100 is recipient of the award for outstanding service to her community.
Call to get ‘ducks in a row’ for MS-2 Step changes With medical abortion prescribing set to expand significantly next month, there are evolving concerns when it comes to ensuring patient safety.
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.
Push to improve links between hospitals and general practice The connection between GPs and hospitals can be fraught. Dr Edwin Kruys describes a Queensland system he believes is making a difference.
GPs face mounting pressures as wait list crisis extends to private specialists Four GPs reveal which private, non-GP specialists have the longest wait times, the effect this has on patients, and the unintended benefits.
Autism in the paediatric population The Good GP interviews GP Dr James Best to explore autism in the paediatric population, how it might present in general practice, approaching the consult, preparing parents, and the resources and screening tools available.
Law needs to recognise ‘vital’ rural GP-Surgeons: RACGP The college has said it is ‘unable to support’ legislation that aims to protect the use of the title ‘surgeon’ in its current form.