Drug survey backs RACGP’s calls for harm reduction The college’s Addiction Medicine Chair believes the results should be used as leverage to better support GPs providing care in this area.
Think tank explores ways to improve GP workforce Boosting recruitment and retention by raising the profile of general practice among medical students were key themes at a recent RACGP event.
Audit calls for PHN transparency overhaul Sweeping changes must be rolled out to ensure the program is accountable and consistent, according to an Audit Office investigation.
‘You’ve got to look back before you can move forward’ Truth-telling and sovereignty are vital to overcoming Indigenous health inequalities, according to a new RACGP submission.
RACGP names new CEO The college’s current Chief GP Training Officer Georgina van de Water has been appointed to the role, commencing on 5 April.
Funding helps mobile GP clinic treating ‘forgotten’ patients roll on It is free, accessible, and non-judgemental. And for more than 20 years, Street Doctor has brought healthcare to those who would otherwise go without.
In Practice: Celebrate International Women’s Day Be part of the conversation surrounding equal opportunities for women at one of the RACGP events being hosted in all capital cities and online.
‘Unhurried whole-person care’ proves best: Study Longer consultations and a regular GP have proven vital in keeping older Australians out of hospital, according to findings from a 1000-patient clinical trial.
GPs encouraged to upskill in opioid dependence treatment An RACGP program aims to help GPs better understand this ‘rewarding’ area of medicine and boost authorised prescriber numbers.
‘We’re just different – and it works really well’ The director of Banksia Medical Centre, Dr Bernard Shiu talks about the approach that led to the clinic becoming the RACGP’s general practice of the year.