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‘No evidence’ for older GP health checks: RACGP

‘No evidence’ for older GP health checks: RACGP

The college says an AHPRA plan for mandatory checks on 70-year-old GPs diminishes experience and will lead to extra red tape and early retirements.


Metastatic breast cancer rates soar past previous estimates

Metastatic breast cancer rates soar past previous estimates

A world-leading study found 8000 people are living with the cancer in NSW alone, proving previous case numbers to be ‘widely inaccurate’.


‘Honoured and humbled’: GP advocate recognised

‘Honoured and humbled’: GP advocate recognised

The RACGP WA Chair has been named AMA’s state Advocate of the Year, using the win to celebrate positive change and progress for GPs.


GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament

GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament

The RACGP has gathered GPs from across the state to bring their practice into Parliament, chatting with MPs about the importance of preventive care.


Delay sought for expedited pathway rollout

Delay sought for expedited pathway rollout

With AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program set to impact both the RACGP and the ANZCA this year, the colleges are calling for it to be paused.


Subsidised RSV vaccines for SA infants

Subsidised RSV vaccines for SA infants

The State Government will roll out the new program in winter next year, with subsidised vaccines for unprotected newborns and high-risk children.


Expert urges GPs to make time for self-care amid burnout

Expert urges GPs to make time for self-care amid burnout

GPs must ‘re-evaluate how we design our work day’, and look after themselves, not just their patients, says one GP24 keynote speaker.


Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing

Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing

GPs will be left out of the loop once again as WA joins other states in expanding the controversial program, despite dire warnings.
 


AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs

AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs

The watchdog says complaints against older GPs have ‘jumped disturbingly’, but the RACGP warns it is a fine line between assessing competency and ageism.


‘Enough talking’: Government called upon to help GPs treat diabetes

‘Enough talking’: Government called upon to help GPs treat diabetes

Health leaders must act upon recent expert advice pleading for urgent improvement to patients’ access to quality diabetes care, says the RACGP.


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