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New research highlights rural diabetes gaps

New research highlights rural diabetes gaps

It found rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with diabetes face greater health risks, urging action on equitable care.


‘Underestimated’: Serious health impact of flooding revealed

‘Underestimated’: Serious health impact of flooding revealed

A study found communities face a 26% increased risk of serious disease after a flood, with the ongoing strain on healthcare lasting up to 210 days.


Toowoomba hosts first RACGP Fellowship ceremony

Toowoomba hosts first RACGP Fellowship ceremony

The 57 new Fellows and two Rural Generalists of the RACGP have been congratulated as they embark on their careers.


Funding warning as bulk-billing clinic closes

Funding warning as bulk-billing clinic closes

One of Canberra’s last fully bulk-billed clinics has entered voluntary administration after struggling to cover costs and attract enough GPs.


GPs missed in $1 billion mental health promise

GPs missed in $1 billion mental health promise

Labor’s Federal Election commitment to create ‘more free mental health services’ includes new dedicated walk-in clinics, but the college fears this will only further fragment care.


Drug summit report reveals points for reform

Drug summit report reveals points for reform

Building a better trained workforce is among its recommendations, with GPs calling for recognition of their ‘life-saving role’.


Sixty-day scripts slow to find favour: Study

Sixty-day scripts slow to find favour: Study

With a significantly lower-than-expected uptake, an RACGP expert says this could be caused by software impediments, complexity over medication eligibility, and patient views.


Calls for ‘targeted and tailored’ solutions for rural health

Calls for ‘targeted and tailored’ solutions for rural health

As Federal Election promises from all sides continue to roll in, the RACGP’s Rural Chair is concerned regional healthcare is being overlooked.


What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination?

What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination?

A survey of Australian parents has revealed the practical difficulties and acceptance barriers leading to falling vaccination rates.


Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent

Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent

The RACGP has called out the decision to make the pilot programs a permanent fixture, raising concerns about patient safety and the precedent it sets.


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