RACGP Presidential candidate Q&A Voting for the next President opens on Tuesday. Get to know the candidates and their priorities before heading to the polls.
Call for government action to support GP care for homeless patients The RACGP is calling for primary care funding and policy settings that better reflect the complexities of caring for this patient cohort.
Healthcare workers caught up in AHPRA privacy breach The watchdog apologised after accidentally exposing the private email addresses of healthcare professionals invited to a session on substance misuse notifications.
Telehealth company hit by data breach Experts are urging GPs and practices to review cyber security plans after a breach may have exposed Updoc patients’ contact details.
In Practice: Medical Training Survey now open AHPRA’s annual survey gives an insight into experiences across medical specialties and helps to amplify the voice of GPs in training.
‘It’s been quite a ride’: Henry Brodaty’s extraordinary story Midway through his tenure as Senior Australian of the Year, the pioneering clinician reflects on his career and what he wants GPs to know about dementia.
Exploring the role of GPs in palliative care As a national campaign encourages patients to open up about end-of-life needs, experts highlight the key role of GPs in providing care.
More than a check-up: GPs bring solutions to Parliament MPs have rolled up their sleeves for a complementary consult, while doctors use the chat to champion better access and prevention.
GPs concerned vaccine barriers are adding to record-breaking ED strain Supply woes, alongside record patient numbers in Sydney EDs, have fuelled calls from GPs to urgently bolster vaccination funding and programs.
Stimulants driving ‘concerning’ rise in harm Latest data shows amphetamine-type stimulants account for most of the overall increase in drug-related hospitalisations and deaths.