Overworked junior doctors worried they will harm patients A survey of junior doctors working in hospitals found nearly two-thirds fear making a clinical error due to exhaustion, sparking renewed calls for cultural change.
The RACGP has a new faculty for GPs in training – here’s why Dr Krystyna de Lange, inaugural Chair of the National Faculty for GPs in Training, writes about the importance of its creation.
New standards in mental health training The GPMHSC's standards represent a ‘renewed commitment’ to continually improve Australia’s mental health system.
RACGP to upskill GPs in harm minimisation and AOD use A new education program is designed to help GPs develop skills in addressing alcohol and other drug use in their communities.
Student changes aimed at increasing rural doctor numbers The Federal Government will redistribute 60 Commonwealth-supported places to medical schools at regional universities from 2021.
General practice training applications have dipped: What can be done? Australia’s leading advocates for general practice were recently asked a thorny question.
GP toolkit aims to make advance care conversations easier Planning ahead for the end is essential to avoid sending families into crisis, expert says.
Pathway to Fellowship changing for IMGs newsGP addresses some key questions regarding changes for international medical graduates who want to practise in Australia.
Inside and outside the consulting room: GP opinion in 2019 Observant by nature, GPs’ thoughts and feelings extend well beyond the confines of the practice.
‘Missing out on some great doctors’: Medical training and disability Jerusha Mather is a PhD student in biomedical science. She also has cerebral palsy and is on a mission to improve access to medical education for people with disability.