GPs ‘blindsided’ by CVD risk calculator change Already time-poor GPs say they are being burdened with extra admin, following the removal of self-population from the calculator in Best Practice software.
Doctors central to restoring public trust: Study Around 95% of people trust their GP for health information over scientists and government agencies, new research has shown.
Concern for rural practices as IV fluid shortage bites The TGA is working to find suitable alternatives, with the unprecedented shortage expected to last at least until the end of the year.
RACGP celebrates ‘collective effort’ of recent clinical exam More than 700 doctors are one step closer to becoming GPs, as the RACGP reveals key insights into the latest exam results.
Bush trip inspires registrar GP on regional work A city GP registrar says his perspective has been changed by spending more time in the regions, following a successful RACGP training trip.
In Practice: Medicines safety resources The RACGP has a new education toolkit and on-demand recordings for GPs in their role of reducing medicine-related harm.
Alarm raised after study finds pharmacy UTI treatment inconsistent Controversial pharmacy prescribing trials have once again raised scope of practice concerns, with new research finding significant protocol inconsistences.
GP named next AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen will take over the leadership in October and says her priority is advocating for greater investment into general practice.
‘An incredible opportunity’: Nominate for RACGP Awards Past winner Dr Jean-Baptiste Philibert said his award was the foot in the door which changed his life, now he is encouraging others to nominate.
‘I don’t have any doubt whether I’m making a difference’ The RACGP has launched a GP training campaign to attract the next generation of doctors to the profession, as graduates spruik a job in the bush.