‘Very exciting’: Tasmania GPs in training trial welcomed A new trial announced by the Prime Minister aims to give rural GPs in training more certainty as they work towards Fellowship.
In Practice: Skin cancer clinical risk management A new webinar is set to delve into risk management and medico-legal issues that can arise in general practice skin cancer treatment.
‘So many wonderful things’: Why this GP couple went rural Drs Gerard and Melanie Considine were among the first new Rural Generalist Fellows. They tell newsGP what draws them to their work.
RACGP pushes for greater reproductive healthcare access A college submission has called for changes aimed at making abortion and contraceptive services more affordable and accessible.
Mental health care and the tyranny of distance People outside metropolitan cities face higher rates of suicide, worse mental health, and greater barriers to care, new research suggests.
In Practice: Diabetes management with current drug shortages An upcoming webinar will address ongoing diabetes medication shortages and aim to help GPs safely negotiate therapies.
Call for WA and NT rural medical educators New training lead Dr Karin Jodlowski-Tan outlines the benefits of working rurally, as the college prepares for profession-led training.
New training pilot could boost rural GP numbers GPs in training will soon have more opportunities to be placed in rural locations, thanks to the support of remote supervisors.
RACGP Rural celebrates excellence at GP22 Members representing every stage of the GP journey have received top honours for their work in rural and remote Australia.
New mental health care standards for GPs The updated standards were presented at GP22, with RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins saying the need for mental health care is greater than ever.