RACGP challenges DoH over ill-timed compliance Dr Michael Wright details recent college advocacy efforts as well as future plans ahead of the upcoming election.
RACGP calls for ‘blended’ aged care funding model Investment via a system that incorporates fee-for-service, complexity loading and recognition for high-quality care is needed, the college says.
‘Locked into decline’: Call for healthcare overhaul New research examining how to repair Australia’s ‘fragmented, inefficient’ system aligns with RACGP recommendations.
RACGP President shares her story to promote breast cancer awareness Dr Karen Price has opened up about her own experience with the deadly disease.
GPs reminded of vaping changes Vaping products are now only accessible in Australia as a smoking-cessation tool via prescription.
‘The health system will collapse’: GPs call for policy change to keep practice doors open As case numbers and exposure sites increase, there are fears that requiring fully vaccinated practice staff to isolate is becoming unsustainable and risks the entire health system.
engageGP previews RACGP Federal Election campaign The forum provided details on the college’s Federal Election strategy and also allowed members to highlight issues impacting general practice.
RACGP releases position statement on mandatory vaccination The college has come out in support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers, including GPs.
‘There must be a better way’: Dealing with complex patients Trying to manage these patients is stressful enough, but when the authorities get involved it can create a nightmare, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
Australia ranks high in global health system comparison But improvements could be achieved if other areas of the health system performed as well as general practice, according to Dr Michael Wright.