Funding boost for rural GP training welcomed Around 340 doctors will be funded to go on rural placements run through the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program.
New group looks to address urgent care needs A recently formed RACGP Specific Interest group aims to help raise the standard of urgent and emergency treatment in primary care.
GPs key for equitable access to glucose monitors: RACGP An ongoing NDSS review has sparked renewed calls to allow GPs to certify patients with diabetes for access to subsidised continuous glucose monitors.
‘A significant foundation of our culture’: Elders’ role explored Run by RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, a NAIDOC Week webinar looks at the vital role of Elders in community wellbeing.
GP aged care standards launched for the first time New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.
‘A very challenging space’: Opioid deprescribing guide released Work for guidelines was led by researchers at the University of Sydney and includes 11 recommendations with general practice in mind.
My Aged Care will soon stop accepting fax referrals SPONSORED: The nationwide referral program’s transition to e-Referral use will be completed by the end of July.
Huge disadvantages for rural patients exposed New details in an already concerning picture have emerged in research carried out on behalf of the National Rural Health Alliance.
Professor Michael Kidd to step down from DoH The former RACGP President, who was one of the most high-profile officials dealing with the COVID-19 response, is moving on.
GP support for changes that would help end ‘cycle of poverty’ An RACGP submission has recommended several initiatives aimed at improving access to dental care.