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.
‘Dr Google’ wrong more often than not New research has found people who check their symptoms online only receive correct medical advice about a third of the time.
Duplicated or low-quality studies wasting research: Experts The world’s health researchers have moved rapidly to tackle the coronavirus pandemic – but with varying results, according to experts.
Workforce strategy and recruitment: RACGP position The college responds to proposed solutions to issues facing the current and future medical workforce.
Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 update: 21 March Professor Brendan Murphy provides GPs with the latest information on Australia’s response to COVID-19.
Guilt, reflection, amends, recovery: What happens after an error? When Dr Casey Parker made an error, it sent him into a downwards spiral. Here’s how he got out.
Why I want doctors to know the secret history of our medical women To mark International Women’s Day, Dr Magdalena Simonis brings the pioneers of the past to bear on the present.
RACGP records strong results in medical training survey But bullying, discrimination and harassment remain issues throughout medical training.