When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.
Finding perfect balance Dr Brett Penwarn’s philosophy on health and wellbeing is simple: do what you love.
Discovering a life-long passion Dr Prue Plowright unearthed a passion for Aboriginal health during her general practice training, sparking a satisfying career journey.
‘The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’: GP-led alcohol detox Dr Chris Davis talks about his model of GP-led home detox for mild-to-moderate alcohol dependency, and his hopes for its wider adoption in Australia.
‘You start somewhere’: Raising awareness of planetary health An RACGP program led to Dr Tammra Warby’s role in creating an international educational document on planetary health.
Medical group supports School Strike 4 Climate Doctors for the Environment Australia described the planned demonstrations as ‘completely understandable’.
Creating an honest and open environment Dr Erin Gordon believes building trust with patients is the foundation of being a good GP.
Flu vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children The Federal Government has committed to ensuring 170,000 children and adolescents are vaccinated against the flu for free.
Extending skills and knowledge through general practice An inspiring mentor and the challenge of maintaining broad medical knowledge made a general practice career an easy choice for Dr Maya Luks.
New round of PEP positions for non-VR doctors The RACGP has announced a second intake for its new Practice Experience Program, with a further 200 places to become available.