Live from GP24: Sleep apnea insights Recorded live at GP24 in Perth, Associate Professor Ramesh Balasubramaniam and Dr Francesco Piccolo speak about the management of obstructive sleep apnea.
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.
Amid a GP shortage, why can’t Australia just train more GPs? Despite new programs to attract medical graduates, there are multiple reasons Australia is struggling to keep up with demand.
GPs feel patient pressure for ‘unnecessary’ antibiotics: Poll One quarter of GPs say they experience this demand daily, with one expert saying it risks becoming a ‘point of tension’ with patients.
In Practice: Patient-reported experiences survey GP feedback is being sought on whether patient-reported measures are acceptable, appropriate and meaningful in the general practice context.
ED data highlights need for urgent GP investment: RACGP GPs are the ‘best medicine’ to help NSW’s overloaded hospitals but urgent investment is needed, says the college.
National dementia action plan launched The roadmap is designed to ensure quality of life for patients, with prevention and education a ‘huge piece of the picture’.
The GP facing the other side of emergency care Rural GP Dr Alex Sleeman survived falling under a two-tonne tractor and is learning to walk again, but that hasn’t stopped him, with his community’s support, from looking forwards.
Updates to RACGP training program eligibility The college is bringing in changes in 2025.2 to improve the GP training experience and steer the workforce in ‘the right direction’.
Free RSV vaccination for Qld pregnant women Queensland’s expectant mothers are now eligible for a subsidised Abrysvo vaccination, as the state’s RSV cases soar to 40,000 in 2024.