In Practice: managing practice billing The college has developed new resources to help members in better managing their practice’s billing.
‘I think I understand you, doctor’ Associate Professor Chris Hogan explores the importance of health literacy and ensuring patients understand what is being discussed with them.
Honouring achievement in rural general practice RACGP Rural has announced the four recipients of its annual awards.
New GP–hospital partnership aims to improve specialist access The initiative will see patients given direct, on-site access to non-GP specialists, making handover and aftercare more efficient.
Final call to ‘give something back to the GP community’ Prospective GP mentors are being urged to apply for the RACGP Mentoring Program, with applications set to close on 30 November.
COVID recognition: RACGP allocates extra 25 CPD points The move comes as part of new CPD support from the college to acknowledge members for their work throughout the pandemic.
Rural health comes down to leadership and support Workforce shortages persist in rural SA, but the RACGP Rural Chair says there is ‘nothing mythical’ about attracting and retaining GPs.
‘No limits’ to upskilling with WACHS SPONSORED: With training in anaesthetics, emergency and general medicine, rural practice means you can become a ‘jack of all trades’.
Why some towns can attract GPs while others go without Part of the transition to college-led training is addressing workforce needs across the country, but GPs say more support is needed to attract doctors.
In Practice: What are the latest college submissions? GPs and GPs in training can also learn more about current rural health topics and apply for educational committees.