‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.
RACGP announces CEO departure Paul Wappett has left his position with immediate effect and a global search to find his replacement is underway.
All resolutions passed at 66th RACGP AGM Members voted to usher through a number of amendments to the college’s Constitution, as well as updates to director and President remuneration.
AGM votes to shape the RACGP’s future Members are invited to attend the upcoming AGM, and to cast their votes on nine resolutions regardless of whether they attend the event.
Concerns over possible telehealth indemnity gaps The RACGP has queried some insurers’ policies towards exemptions to the ‘established clinical relationship’ requirement.
‘Another cost to absorb’: 16% hike in GPs’ registration fee With regulatory duties for the Medical Board of Australia expanding, the RACGP President queries whether individual GPs should have to foot the bill.
Doctors’ view of AHPRA the most negative of all: Survey No other health profession had a bleaker perception of the regulator than medical practitioners, according to research released this week.
‘Clear and consistent’ telehealth rules to start in September A widely foreshadowed Medical Board crackdown on so-called ‘tick and flick’ prescribing will come into force later this year.
AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers The RACGP President welcomes the shift, which follows college advocacy – but says more needs to be done to cut the time to resolve notifications.
Stalwart of ‘powerful specialty’ rewarded with professorship Professor Charlotte Hespe reflects on recent academic achievements and her ‘forever goal’ of a sustainable general practice system.