RACGP welcomes fast-tracked IMG visas to tackle rural workforce issues Overseas-trained GPs will be able to expedite their visa applications as part of Australia’s COVID recovery efforts.
New guidance for GPs on obtaining valid informed consent The resource is designed help doctors empower patients to make the right decisions for their health.
What is expected of Australia’s doctors? New code of conduct revealed The Medical Board’s updated code will come into effect from October and includes new sections on vexatious complaints and social media use.
‘Exciting and worthwhile’: Medical life in the Solomon Islands newsGP speaks with two participants about their experiences in the Solomon Islands Medical Partnership for Learning, Education and Research.
Be wary of organisations circumventing telehealth criteria: RACGP Services are reportedly trying to blindside GPs and side step recent MBS reforms to telehealth.
RACGP applauds investment in Rural Coordination Units A $27 million Government injection to boost the Rural Generalist Pathway marks an important step to support rural and remote GPs in training.
MBS telehealth reform extended to medical deputising services Patients will be able to access bulk-billed telehealth consultations through approved medical deputising services, but under tight restrictions.
Outgoing Chief Medical Officer praised for work during the pandemic Australia’s top health adviser Professor Brendan Murphy is now preparing for his next post as Health Department Secretary.
‘We can’t say they don’t have it’: Patients seeking impossible clearances for coronavirus The RACGP has created a template to help GPs grappling with requests for employer-mandated medical clearances that ‘guarantee’ patients are virus-free before returning to work.
RACGP makes CPD simple and seamless for GPs In response to member feedback, the college is launching an intuitive new platform with a stronger focus on education.