‘Fierce advocate’ announced as RACGP President-elect North Queensland-based practice owner and GP supervisor Dr Nicole Higgins will take over as college President in November.
RACGP Presidential candidate Q&A All seven candidates have answered questions about their priorities, why they want to lead the college, and what separates them from other contenders.
Candidates for RACGP President confirmed Seven GPs will be vying for the two-year position to lead Australia’s peak body for general practice at a time of enormous change.
In Practice: Changes to NDIS Act The amendments came into effect on 1 July and are designed to deliver a better experience and outcomes for participants, families and care.
‘It’s worth the shot’: new resource to support COVID vaccination GPs, practice nurses and community pharmacists have a new shared decision-making resource to help promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
In Practice: Have your say at the upcoming members’ forums Also find out about the latest events from RACGP Rural and tips for treating doctor-patients.
Inaugural engageGP event allows member voices to be heard The RACGP-hosted virtual member forum discussed general practice advocacy and allowed college leaders to outline some long-term strategies.
Government urged to ease pharmacy dispensing restrictions Allowing consumers to collect two months of scripts at a time is one of several proposed changes to the Community Pharmacy Agreement.
Digital must seamlessly mesh with GP workflows: RACGP eHealth forum Digital health has to work according to the way GPs practice if is to help – and not hinder.
Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity But is it enough in an obesogenic environment?