RACGP records strong results in medical training survey But bullying, discrimination and harassment remain issues throughout medical training.
Novel coronavirus Experts Professor Paul Effler and Dr David Spiers discuss the novel coronavirus and the current situation in Australia. This episode explores the background of the coronavirus, and theories about how such a virus can start in the human population. It also covers: infectivity, transmissibility and severity what GPs can learn from the SARS and MERS virus, and how this information can help prevention in Australia, including what is being done to avoid a China-like outbreak vaccines what GPs should do if a patient calls with concerns they may be infected masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) what GPs can do to protect themselves and their practices. Information correct as at 4 February 2020.
RACGP President congratulates GPs named in Australia Day Honours The 2020 honours list recognises the importance of general practice in shaping the health of the nation.
COAG Health Council announces new policy directions The directions are designed to provide clarity on what AHPRA and the National Boards must analyse when considering action against a practitioner.
Two more measles cases confirmed as national trend continues People unsure of their vaccination history have been urged to see their GP.
RACGP seeking GP views on controversial CPD changes President Dr Harry Nespolon has written to all members, asking them to consider providing feedback to the MBA’s proposed changes.
Potential rebate increase for rural general practice A new plan could see certain Medicare rebates more than double for doctors formally recognised as ‘rural generalists’.
Paper cups for spacers, oxygen from dive shops: How Merimbula’s GPs cared for evacuees GPs, nurses and pharmacists worked together to pool scarce resources and provide care as the holiday town was threatened by fire.
Targeting disadvantage in smoking cessation A program being trialled in Adelaide will take a new approach to an old, intractable problem – high smoking rates in low socioeconomic areas.
Is it time for a lung cancer screening program in Australia? Cancer Australia is seeking answers about the possibility of implementing screening for the nation’s deadliest cancer.