Homebirth models of care must be ‘safe and resourced’: RACGP The college has revealed its asks for proposed low-risk homebirth reform, including indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives.
Tangibly tackling the cost-of-living crunch in healthcare A panel of experts says Australia must ‘pump the tyres’ of general practice, with patients forced to skip appointments due to cost.
Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’ A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met.
Scope of practice: Exactly how the RACGP is advocating for you GP funding models are outdated and no longer fit for purpose, and this must change, writes RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins.
Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing GPs will be left out of the loop once again as WA joins other states in expanding the controversial program, despite dire warnings.
How is VAD operating in each state? An inaugural report assesses how voluntary assisted dying services are performing across Australia, and recommendations to improve care.
UK GPs’ historic collective action ‘serves as a warning’ GPs have started a work-to-rule action that could go on ‘indefinitely’, leading some to ask if the same thing will happen in Australia?
Pharmacy prescribing expansion a ‘race to the bottom’ of healthcare An extension of Queensland’s controversial contraception prescribing pilot has left GPs seething, saying it is ‘tokenistic’.
Blood test could predict babies’ chronic lung disease: Study Australian researchers hope this early detection will generate more targeted treatments and reduce risks for babies born prematurely.
In Practice: Aged care incentive info session The RACGP President is hosting a webinar next week for GPs to better understand the new incentive and what it means for their practice.