The flooded general practice governments forgot The plight of this rural NSW clinic raises questions about government assistance for GPs at a critical time for their patients.
IWD: Dr Penny Burns on the ‘significant changes’ to general practice The 2021 Rose-Hunt Award recipient shares insights from four decades in medicine and reflects on why being a GP remains a great career for women.
Lismore GP welcomes primary care disaster funding Health service providers impacted by last year’s floods are set to share $5 million in government grants, but more support is likely needed.
In Practice: ePrescribing SMS reimbursement extended Electronic prescription tokens sent via SMS will continue to be reimbursed until 30 June, the ADHA has confirmed.
Practices still struggling six months after flooding The RACGP has joined a host of healthcare organisations in calling for greater support to help flood-impacted healthcare services.
GP orchestrates crucial supplies to Ukraine Turning a feeling of powerlessness into action, a Port Macquarie-based doctor has helped send vital medical and humanitarian supplies to his home country.
‘Direct advocacy’ sees accreditation extended for flood-affected Accredited general practices that are up for review will be eligible to receive an extension of up to 12 months, allowing them to focus on rebuilding.
Government responds to RACGP calls, expedites emergency provider numbers The move will ensure GPs can continue to practise and provide care for people in disaster-affected areas.
‘Devastating’: The despair of our Ukrainian GPs As war rages in Eastern Europe, the Ukrainian medical community in Australia is doing its best to offer support.
Untold damage as ‘biblical’ floods hit general practice With parts of northern NSW and south-east Queensland experiencing extreme floods, the impact on GPs is likely to be profound and long-lasting.