Vale Emeritus Professor Neil Carson Professor Michael Kidd and Emeritus Professor John Murtagh speak to newsGP and pay tribute to a pioneer of general practice.
‘Flexibility and investment’ needed to address rural GP shortage RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has responded to a parliament address about regional health being at a crisis point.
Rural Health Commissioner Office extended Legislation will be introduced to enhance the scope of the Office, in a move the RACGP has described as a ‘big step forward’.
RACGP commitment to rural GPs stronger than ever President Dr Harry Nespolon and Vice-President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda have moved to clarify comments regarding rural workforce strategy.
FARGP Community Project now optional The requirements have been updated to help broaden accessibility to the Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice.
AOD training moves online The RACGP will deliver its Alcohol and Other Drugs GP Education Program online in an effort to reach every corner of Australia during the pandemic.
Rural GPs urged to look after mental health Emerging research shows that while the pandemic is affecting everyone, those in rural and remote communities are particularly vulnerable.
GPs partner with specialists to streamline telehealth One telehealth service has used the lockdown to expand its vision of improving access to specialist care for patients in under-served communities.
First respiratory clinic launched in rural NSW Chair of RACGP Rural Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda volunteered to establish the coronavirus-testing clinic in Wagga Wagga.
Rural and coastal populations more vulnerable to coronavirus ANU research suggests areas outside the major cities have a significantly higher concentration of risk factors linked to COVID-19 deaths.