New GP visa program a stop-gap solution Chair of RACGP Rural Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has described the Federal Government’s Visas for GPs initiative as only a short-term solution to the wider problem of GP maldistribution.
Reclaiming her voice: GP and family violence survivor speaks out Somewhere in Australia right now, there is a GP who is suffering.
What would it take for me to participate in voluntary assisted dying? After decades of providing palliative care, Dr Horst Herb would be willing to be involved with legal voluntary assisted dying – as long as he knew the patient well. He reflects on that realisation following news that more Australians are seeking euthanasia overseas.
From mutineer to surgeon: The curious case of William Redfern Dr Gillian Riley tells the story of the first colonial doctor to be qualified in Australia.
Momentum behind refugee bill as GPs give their support The Urgent Medical Transfer Bill is aimed at giving doctors more power to transfer asylum seekers from offshore detention to Australia on medical grounds.
Choosing the right path Recently graduated medical student Dr Daniel Straw is looking forward to the possibilities and flexibility of a career in general practice.
Fighting lung cancer deaths with earlier diagnosis Professor Jon Emery and his CHEST Australia research team want to reduce lung cancer death with a general practice intervention.
Statins safe to prescribe in people over 75 years of age New research has revealed statin therapy can safely and effectively reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people over 75 years of age.
Tourists targeted in medical insurance awareness campaign NSW Minister of Health Brad Hazzard wants to stop local taxpayers footing the bill for tourists who need medical care on their trip to Australia.
Working towards a cure for Parkinson’s The Government is making a major investment to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease – and ultimately find a cure.