‘Honoured and humbled’: GP advocate recognised The RACGP WA Chair has been named AMA’s state Advocate of the Year, using the win to celebrate positive change and progress for GPs.
Key Feature Problem exam changes on the way From 2025.2, the RACGP exam will consist of 70 scenarios, each with a multiple selection question, with short-answer questions to be removed.
GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament The RACGP has gathered GPs from across the state to bring their practice into Parliament, chatting with MPs about the importance of preventive care.
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.
Family comes first at Smile Arc in Doubleview SPONSORED: Drs Jippy and Lloyd Buck have turned their lifelong dream into reality after taking the leap to create their own practice.
Dementia soon to be Australia’s biggest killer As dementia deaths soar at the same time as heart disease mortality drops, just 237 cases now separate the top two leading causes of death.
National stroke report a call for action With the billion-dollar impact of stroke uncovered, and rates predicted to rise, experts are calling for urgent investment into prevention.
In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care GPs can help shape the framework to optimise the use of medicines at transitions of care and reduce risk of medication-related harm.
Future Leaders Program applications now open As program graduates and now RACGP state Chairs, Dr Rebekah Hoffman and Dr Sian Goodson are encouraging interested GPs to sign up.