GPs’ meeting with Federal MPs inspired by late RACGP President Dr Bernard Shiu has revealed how a conversation with Dr Harry Nespolon motivated him to ‘get involved’ in advocacy.
Improving COVID vaccine rollout top of RACGP advocacy list Dr Michael Wright details the college’s recent behind-the-scenes advocacy work.
MBS mental health gap must be addressed: RACGP GPs are ‘effectively discouraged’ from providing quality mental health care under the current system, a college submission has stated.
Applications for RACGP Mentoring Program set to close soon The expanded program offers one-on-one mentoring that can help GPs’ wellbeing and fast track skills development.
Meeting between RACGP President and Prime Minister leads to more support for GPs Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt have guaranteed the supply of vaccines to general practice and committed to supporting GP wellbeing following a meeting with Dr Karen Price.
Peak medical bodies want COVID vaccine booking clarity With general practices already inundated with calls ahead of next week’s rollout, the RACGP and AMA have urged the Federal Government to clarify the process and ‘not build unrealistic expectations’ for patients.
KFP 2020.2 public exam report now available The biannual report outlines details of the recent exam and overall performance of the cohort.
Applications open for RACGP Foundation grants Up to $450,000 in general practice research funding has been made available for interested GPs and GPs in training.
New research grant pays tribute to late RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon was a tireless advocate for GPs and the general practice profession.
RACGP opposes pharmacy push for permanent continued dispensing The college has said a better and safer way to increase access to medicines under emergency situations would be to increase to the number of drugs included in the doctor’s bag.