‘It’s been absolutely terrific’: 96-year-old GP shares secrets to success Dr John Wiseman is one of Australia’s oldest practising doctors, and as he prepares to hang up the stethoscope, says he ‘has no regrets’.
Federal Budget 2024–25: A detailed breakdown for GPs An infuriated RACGP says the Government has failed to bolster the GP workforce or improve mental health support, in a Budget it labelled ‘a missed opportunity’.
Rural generalism rises in medical students’ preferences The RACGP welcomes a growing interest in the specialty among domestic students, but has raised concerns about its impact on community GPs.
GPs in training urged to speak up on future of profession Time is running out for Australia’s next generation of GPs to shape college advocacy by taking part in the Health of the Nation survey.
GP rejects study suggesting patients do not get lifestyle advice According to new research, most Australians say they are not getting healthy lifestyle guidance from their GPs – but is that true?
New initiative provides rural doctors with their own GP The GPs4RuralDocs program means that health workers in remote Queensland will no longer need to travel to see their own GP.
New GPs ‘ready to serve’ regional communities Queensland’s rural workforce received a boost last week, with 20 specialist GPs joining the profession at a Fellowship ceremony in Mackay.
Have your say on the state of general practice GPs can take part in the Health of the Nation survey to inform the RACGP’s top-level advocacy and shape the future of general practice.
A regular GP helps you live longer: Study Research has linked continuity of care, higher patient rebates, and access to full-time equivalent, fully qualified GPs with greater life expectancy.
Connection key to retaining rural GPs: Study Creating a supportive environment, both personally and professionally, is crucial to making GPs feel at home in the bush, ANU researchers say.