RACGP welcomes funding boost to fast-track rural generalism The Federal Government has announced $62 million in funding to accelerate the long-sought pathway.
Government announces national plan to combat elder abuse The plan marks the first time there has been a coordinated national response to what is often a hidden issue.
New GP visa program a stop-gap solution Chair of RACGP Rural Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has described the Federal Government’s Visas for GPs initiative as only a short-term solution to the wider problem of GP maldistribution.
‘Patients don’t need to fear asthma’: Major update to asthma handbook The National Asthma Council has launched a comprehensive update to its guidelines for diagnosis and management of the disease in primary care.
Government commits record $967m to expand residential aged care The new funding will provide 13,500 new residential aged care places across Australia.
RACGP sees room for improvement in changes to GP rebates in RACFs Changes to MBS rebates for services provided in residential aged care facilities have come into effect, but the RACGP is calling for increased funding.
GPs need more backing to improve aged care: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has told the royal commission that GPs don’t receive enough support when treating patients in aged care facilities.
Moving closer to the National Rural Generalist Pathway Ayman Shenouda, Chair of RACGP Rural, talks to newsGP about continued progress and his positive vision for rural general practice.
Flu vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children The Federal Government has committed to ensuring 170,000 children and adolescents are vaccinated against the flu for free.
Research and statistics on early diagnosis mark World Cancer Day GPs are told to consider laryngeal cancer in cases of persistent sore throat, while Cancer Australia has released new colorectal cancer statistics.