‘Duty of care’ to help Close the Gap: RACGP leaders The college hosted a webinar to mark National Reconciliation Week and explore this year’s theme: ‘Be a Voice for Generations’.
In Practice: Telehealth exemptions for PCR tests extended Patients who meet the COVID ‘high-risk’ criteria have had the telehealth temporary exemption rule extended to 31 December.
Researchers propose steps to ‘reinvigorate’ general practice A team of Australian GPs have put forward a plan for general practice – but are these steps realistic for the average practice?
In Practice: Proposed approaches to AHPRA data strategy The RACGP has submitted feedback on the health regulator’s strategy to inform its overall approach to how data is shared.
Call for new CDC to fast-track disease prevention strategies Thinktank says plans for a Centre for Disease Control should have an emphasis on preventing chronic conditions, a view echoed by the college.
Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
In Practice: EOI for general practice standards group The RACGP is encouraging members interested in the development of standards and associated resources to nominate for the expert committee.
COVID rate at least double official figures: Antibody study At least 17% of Australians may have contracted COVID-19 during the first Omicron wave, new research suggests – and the true figure could be even higher.
‘Really encouraging’ first RACGP meeting with new health minister A group from the college has visited the incoming Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler as he gets his feet under a new desk in Canberra.
Mark Butler confirmed as Minister for Health and Aged Care The newly appointed minister will be key to shaping the future of primary care under the Albanese Government.