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No funding for onsite GP at Parliament House The RACGP says it is disappointed by revelations funding for the Canberra service was not sought, saying ‘everyone deserves quality care’.
Significant assignment of benefit reform on the way The RACGP has welcomed legislation to overhaul and streamline the process for bulk billed Medicare services, which is currently ‘stuck in the 1970s’.
In Practice: Censor-in-Chief nominations set to close RACGP Fellows interested in the role only have until Monday afternoon to get their applications in.
GPs’ huge opportunity to provide meaningful palliative care The way in which we care for the dying has a huge impact on the wellbeing of the person who we identify as the patient, writes Dr Louis Christie.
Is prescription affordability impacting hospitalisations? Research has revealed patients unable to pay for medication are ending up in hospitals, as doctors call for cost-of-living relief.
Concerns raised over possible change to medicine advertising rules The RACGP calls for greater transparency and larger fines for breaches in a review of Medicines Australia’s code of conduct.
‘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’.
More support needed for GPs delivering palliative care GPs are being asked to share the challenges and successes of providing palliative care, which experts say can be part of day-to-day consulting.
In Practice: Further calls for feedback on Scope of Practice review The RACGP is encouraging members to share their views on the proposed policy reforms across the three key theme areas.