Q&A: Why does information security matter in general practice? GP – and former IT systems administrator – Dr David Adam wants GPs to know why information security is so important.
Lines drawn for election healthcare battle Labor has accused the Federal Government of ‘giving up’ on healthcare funding following the launch of the Coalition’s long-term national health plan.
GPs around Australia getting political With the Federal Election looming, Australia’s GPs are campaigning for change.
Would voluntary patient enrolment take Australia towards UK-style capitation? A new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is tipped to be in next week’s Federal Budget. newsGP explores what patient enrolment might mean for health outcomes.
Calls for increased funding for longer consultations GPs are calling for at least an 18.5% increase in funding for consultations longer than 20 minutes.
Male and female health: Side by side New reports detail overall health data for Australian men and women, revealing some informative differences – and similarities – between genders.
Productivity Commission admits to $3.6b error EXCLUSIVE: The Commission has been forced to update its 2019 Report on Government Services after omitting billions in historical primary care funding.
RACGP seeks member input on its updated Vision The Vision forms the basis of the college’s ongoing advocacy strategy for delivery of quality healthcare.
Voluntary Assisted Dying information sessions announced As the implementation of voluntary assisted dying approaches in Victoria, GPs will be able to learn more about the process and what it means for them.
New report oversimplifies the work GPs actually do: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon criticised a report stating the top reasons for visiting a GP are to access a prescription, review or follow-up, and upper respiratory tract infections.