One in four patients did not see a GP when they needed: AIHW Patients in remote areas, as well as those with higher health needs, were most likely not to see a doctor when they felt it was required.
New innovative employment model for GPs undertaking rural training Trainee rural GPs in the Murrumbidgee region can now work in private practices and local hospitals under a new employment model.
Stronger, more flexible rural training to rollout next year: RACGP A strengthened training program designed around flexibility for general practice registrars interested in rural and remote work will begin next year, the RACGP has announced.
RACGP President on rural generalist disappointment Dr Harry Nespolon says overlooking the RACGP is not a good start for greater collaboration on rural health.
Potential rebate increase for rural general practice A new plan could see certain Medicare rebates more than double for doctors formally recognised as ‘rural generalists’.
Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and skills The RACGP has launched its new version of gplearning, offering 85 activities for the 2020–22 triennium.
Rural bulk-billing eligibility set to change Medicare billing incentives will change for GPs outside the major cities, as the DoH modifies the way it classifies rural and remote areas.
AOD education program open for GPs Applications for the RACGP’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Program Treatment Skills Training are now open.
Is this the most remote private GP clinic in Australia? Dr Katie Williamson moved to Nhulunbuy to gain skills in a remote town.
eConsult model aims to bridge rural–urban chronic disease health gap A new model giving patients and GPs in western Queensland access to input from city-based specialists is set to launch next year.