In Practice: Face-to-face opportunities for rural members RACGP Rural is inviting members to join upcoming face-to-face events for networking and educational opportunities.
Many pharmacies lacking first-line emergency contraception: Study New research suggests an internationally recognised gold standard emergency contraceptive is only available in 59% of Australian regional pharmacies.
Provider Connect Australia: Why we should all get on board Dr Rob Hosking explains the benefits GPs can expect from future enhancements to the service.
Report highlights lingering burden on volunteer firefighters It says reducing stigma, taking time out, and bolstering support are key to keeping Australia’s emergency crews mentally well.
GPs are an underutilised workforce in a disaster: RACGP With warnings of a potentially severe bushfire season, the college has urged policymakers to make the RACGP a key partner in emergency planning.
Anti-inflammatory could boost emergency contraceptive: Study Researchers have called for further work into what they have called the ‘really exciting’ findings of a trial undertaken in Hong Kong.
New group looks to address urgent care needs A recently formed RACGP Specific Interest group aims to help raise the standard of urgent and emergency treatment in primary care.
In Practice: AGPT Academic Post applications now open Successful applicants will receive hands-on experience in teaching and research, while enhancing their skills in academia.
In Practice: Point-of-care ultrasound skills GPs interested in point-of-care ultrasound will soon have an opportunity to upskill via a full-day workshop.
New asthma first aid chart for combination inhalers A prominent GP has said it is important for clinicians to be aware of the guidance, so that everyone is on ‘the same page’.