Be an agent of progress rather than a victim of change Associate Professor Chris Hogan offers some advice for medical students considering a career in general practice ahead of their final year.
Northern Territory medical tour ‘a reminder of your purpose’ A seven-day medical study tour on The Ghan is being run in Alice Springs and Uluru in June 2022.
New guide for treating COVID patients at home The RACGP has released home-care guidelines for COVID patients as GPs prepare to take a more active role in community-based care.
Who is actually eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine exemption? UPDATED: With different vaccine mandates now in effect across Australia, newsGP explores the criteria and processes for exemptions in each state and territory.
How a COVID hotline could help hospitals and GPs A GP-led initiative is proposing a 24/7 hotline to take the burden off emergency services and ensure continuity of care.
Confusion over temporary vaccine exemption According to NSW Health, people who have recovered from COVID-19 will have the same freedoms as the fully vaccinated for up to six months – but questions remain over how the exemption will be granted.
What role should GPs play in managing COVID-19 cases? With record daily cases stretching Australia’s healthcare network, there is renewed focus on how patients can be managed in a strained system.
What makes people ignore COVID restrictions? As community transmission continues to climb in NSW and Victoria, research has given insight into people’s behaviours and attitudes towards public health measures.
SA rural GP shortage worsens And the Chair of RACGP South Australia and Northern Territory says the trend is fast becoming ‘an Australia-wide issue’.
The RACGP is prepared for coming CPD changes The college’s CPD program has been designed to ensure a seamless transition to the new requirements in 2023.