A clinic underwater, no power, and ‘a huge amount of anxiety’ GPs’ role as ‘community caregivers’: How doctors, patients, and the fire brigade worked together to ensure locals had healthcare amid the deadly NSW floods.
Name change for PCOS under discussion Could changing the name of a health condition help improve care and patient outcomes? Experts say yes, but what would it mean for GPs?
RACGP embarks on Tassie road trip GPs have come together to call on governments to invest more into training and retaining doctors in the state.
What is the future of general practice multidisciplinary care? As a ‘core feature of general practice’, the college is seeking input on its draft multidisciplinary team-based care national position statement, placing GPs at its centre.
In Practice: Member feedback needed on new advocacy plan Members are invited to help shape the RACGP’s new plan and advocate for changes most important to them and their patients.
Pharmacy pilot evaluation revealed An assessment of Victoria’s program reveals its impact on GP services, its popularity, and patient feedback, as the RACGP’s concerns about the nationwide trend remain.
Tax and policy needed to fight sugar: Study Support is growing for a sugary drinks tax, with one expert saying an ‘individual responsibility’ narrative is out of step with reality.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage impact could be ‘drastically reduced’ Researchers found 70% of related burden can be attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure and smoking.
New guide supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce The RACGP-endorsed guide aims to boost the workforce in culturally safe general practices and sustainably improve health outcomes.
Are we at a ‘watershed moment’ for weight-loss drugs? With millions of prescriptions written each year and their popularity only increasing, a review delves into whether general practice is prepared for the rise of GLP-1 RAs.