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.
Final call for ‘This Rural Life’ entrants The RACGP Rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health faculties’ photography competition closes Monday 9 August.
SA rural GP shortage worsens And the Chair of RACGP South Australia and Northern Territory says the trend is fast becoming ‘an Australia-wide issue’.
Update on efforts to recognise rural generalist as a specialty A recent submission has moved the RACGP’s joint application one step closer to potentially being accepted.
RACGP project seeks to inspire a career in rural and Aboriginal health The first stage of ‘This Rural Life’ has now launched with a photo competition that is open to all members.
GP training seeks to improve response to survivors of sexual violence The pilot program is aimed at GPs working in rural and remote areas, and is accredited by the RACGP.
RACGP Rural helping to get GPs out to Tasmania A recent three-day tour meeting members and stakeholders is the first step in addressing workforce shortages, writes Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.
Violence towards GPs and staff a growing problem Increased threats of physical harm have been attributed to workforce maldistribution and a rise in mental health conditions.