‘We are going to miss out’: Stark warning on IMG recruitment While New Zealand can process IMGs within three months, Australia’s bureaucracy is proving a major barrier to addressing workforce shortages.
How to help patients save when prescribing expensive medication SPONSORED: Depending on their health fund and level of cover, they may have benefits that cover medication not eligible for a government subsidy.
Flying doctors suggest rural health fixes RFDS report shows stark lack of rural health access, with the commonest emergency presentation being one that primary care could help prevent.
More evidence points to benefit of rural training New research has linked the amount of training time spent outside major cities with better odds of GPs working in rural and remote areas.
‘Doctors will move from remote areas’: DPA change under fire In light of the policy shift, the RACGP’s Rural Chair has urged government to expedite measures to address the broader GP workforce crisis.
New support program for IMGs to launch next month With Government funding for PEP coming to an end, the RACGP has prepared a new support program for non-VR doctors seeking Fellowship.
Top three vital signs for your health cover SPONSORED: Has it been a while since you last gave your health cover a health check?
Leading in rural settings Dr Mary Beth MacIsaac discusses her work with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, as well as her recent research around quality and quality improvement in general practice.
Bullying reported by over a third of medical trainees Many of those who experience bullying, discrimination or harassment say it has adverse impacts on their training.
The role of private health in supporting GPs’ mental health SPONSORED: Taking time to look after mental health and wellbeing can sometimes come second to the responsibilities and demands of being a doctor.