Government must ‘urgently and substantially’ invest in general practice: RACGP President-elect Dr Harry Nespolon predicts a bleak future for Australian healthcare without major Government investment in general practice.
More than 90% of adult patients say their GP is listening to them The vast majority of Australian patients are happy with how their GP listens to them, shows respect and gives them time, new data from the AIHW’s patient experience survey shows.
Billions in out-of-pocket costs show urgent need for investment in preventive health: RACGP A new report shows that Australians are spending almost $3 billion a year on out-of-pocket non-hospital healthcare expenses.
RACGP President-elect reaffirms commitment to stopping data breaches The RACGP has reiterated its commitment to ensuring general practice is able to fight the risk of data breaches.
AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.
Federal Government agrees to toughen privacy provisions in My Health Record legislation Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has heeded the RACGP’s advice.
Six new social media road rules Dr Edwin Kruys reflects on the changing nature of the social media highway, and lists a few recommended ‘road rules’ for GPs.
How should GPs best use social media? Experts suggest healthcare professionals tread cautiously when using social media.
Protecting yourself on the job: How GPs can avoid violence from patients Everyone is talking about violence against healthcare workers.
Check, correct, comply: AHPRA releases new tool for advertising testimonials The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has released a new tool designed to help avoid confusion about the use of patient testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services.