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GPs in training pay discrepancies laid bare

GPs in training pay discrepancies laid bare

New data shows 55% of GPs in training earn less money than in their last year in a pre-vocational hospital position – a trend one GP expert labelled a ‘huge concern’.


AHPRA appoints new CEO

AHPRA appoints new CEO

Justin Untersteiner has been announced as the successor to longtime AHPRA CEO Martin Fletcher, taking the helm in April.


RACGP speaks up at misconduct management inquiry

RACGP speaks up at misconduct management inquiry

Any new laws must ‘strike the right balance’ when it comes to the management of professional misconduct, the college President told Queensland Parliament.


In Practice: Power outages with at-home medical equipment

In Practice: Power outages with at-home medical equipment

A new campaign reminds GPs to encourage all patients who rely on medical equipment at home to plan for potential power outages.


A ‘cautionary’ tale: Pitfalls of the UK physician assistant model

A ‘cautionary’ tale: Pitfalls of the UK physician assistant model

Implementing physician assistants in the UK triggered ‘widespread grassroots backlash’, new research finds, serving as another warning for Australia.


Prescriptions for most popular statins on the rise

Prescriptions for most popular statins on the rise

Data shows the number of people using the most popular statins is increasing, while the cost for COVID-19 antivirals has fallen.


Study uncovers 300 new genetic links to depression

Study uncovers 300 new genetic links to depression

It is hoped the findings will help identify biological drivers to develop targeted treatments and more accurately predict risk.


Expansion of physician assistants considered

Expansion of physician assistants considered

The Queensland Health boss says he is ‘exploring opportunities to grow our traditional workforce’ but this has sparked GPs’ concern over scope of practice changes.


How popular is the new GP expedited pathway?

How popular is the new GP expedited pathway?

AHPRA says it is receiving up to 15 applications each week from GPs since the pathway’s launch in October, with 80% coming from the UK.


Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed

Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed

New data shows 3142 GPs could undergo an AHPRA assessment for GPs aged over 70, leaving the RACGP concerned this could worsen workforce shortages.


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