‘This Rural Life’ officially launched The RACGP project aims to inspire more people to consider a career in rural general practice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
In Practice: Opportunity to expand skills in AOD training GPs can also learn more about the new vaping prescribing laws coming into effect, and upcoming RACGP Rural events.
Colleges announce new rural GP anaesthesia qualification The diploma is designed to recognise the role GPs with advanced training in anaesthesia play in many rural and remote communities.
Singing from the same song sheet: where medicine and music intersect Honing their skills in the language of music and medicine has helped two GP brothers master the work−life balancing act.
How to tackle the ‘toxic’ financial costs of cancer A cancer survivor, a GP and a researcher share their views on how to mitigate and prepare for the financial pain the disease can cause.
‘The most amazing opportunity’: Final intake for 2022 AGPT Program As AGPT intake draws to a close, new Fellows reflect on their experiences and what that led them to a career in general practice.
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.
Winner of ‘This Rural Life’ photo competition announced The winning GP picked up photography as a hobby after being inspired by some of the unique areas rural Australia has to offer.
New recourse for GPs to appeal DPA status The DoH says the change will better allow rural and regional areas to respond to workforce and population changes affecting general practice.
Removing choice will not increase regional GP numbers Incentives, not restrictions, should be used to encourage more doctors to practise outside the major cities, writes rural GP Dr Deborah Carrington.