IWD: ‘You are enough, believe in yourself’ ‘Advocate for other women and inspire them’, says one GP ahead of the RACGP’s International Women’s Day event series.
Forum explores GPs’ futures, seeks shortage solutions The inaugural SA Future GP Forum has resulted in several targeted ideas to entice more future doctors to become regional GPs.
GP’s research shedding light on end-of-life care On World Cancer Day, one GP’s innovative research is transforming care for cancer patients in their final months of life.
In Practice: RACGP International Women’s Day events This International Women’s Day, the RACGP is holding events across Australia to celebrate the achievements of women in general practice.
GPs recognised with Australia Day Honours From rural healthcare, to education, and services to the community, GPs from across the country have been thanked for their contributions.
Dire 60-day script predictions fail to materialise As well as saving patients money, more pharmacies have opened than have closed since the policy first came into effect in September 2023.
Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed New data shows 3142 GPs could undergo an AHPRA assessment for GPs aged over 70, leaving the RACGP concerned this could worsen workforce shortages.
Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expanded Nurses who have undergone extra training will soon be able to work to a broader scope of practice under a new prescriber arrangement.
The GP facing the other side of emergency care Rural GP Dr Alex Sleeman survived falling under a two-tonne tractor and is learning to walk again, but that hasn’t stopped him, with his community’s support, from looking forwards.
GP duo ‘giving as much back to the community as possible’ The couple has studied, worked and raised a family together, and last month Fellowed side by side, marking a ‘proud milestone’.