Think tank explores ways to improve GP workforce Boosting recruitment and retention by raising the profile of general practice among medical students were key themes at a recent RACGP event.
Set-up challenges have GP training primed for strong year Twelve months of hard work, dedication and collaboration have the WA GP training team well placed for the years ahead.
RACGP tours WA to discuss doctor shortage Boosting access to remote medical treatment was the top priority of an RACGP leaders tour of Western Australia.
WA tour to help tackle rural crisis College leadership met with rural members as part of advocacy efforts to address the state’s general practice ‘workforce crisis’.
WA Premier shifts blame for hospital woes onto GPs once again Mark McGowan has drawn the ire of RACGP leadership for ‘unacceptable’ comments that accuse GPs of contributing to the state’s health crisis.
NAIDOC week leads to more health assessments A WA clinic doubled the number of usual health assessments and has committed to completing a Reconciliation Action Plan.
GPs forced to defend commitment to Hippocratic Oath Another high-ranking state politician has accused GPs of putting undue pressure on hospitals, prompting a strong rebuke from RACGP leadership.
GP respiratory clinic reaches huge vaccination milestone Doctors and nurses at a Perth clinic have administered an extraordinary amount of doses since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began.
WA Government expands community pharmacy vaccination The RACGP has questioned whether there is evidence to support the policy shift, warning the decision could have unintended consequences.
Booster take-up disparities widen Striking contrasts in booster coverage are emerging in different local government areas. What can be done to address the inequities?