IWD: ‘Let’s accelerate gender equality’ At an upcoming event, the RACGP’s SA Chair will join a discussion on the obstacles women must overcome when achieving success.
Payroll tax fears trigger emergency meeting The NSW Government has scheduled an urgent meeting with RACGP representatives to discuss the issue, but Victoria appears to have dug its heels in.
One year of GP training: A medical educator reflects The return to college-led training has brought new opportunities and nationwide distribution of diverse skills, an RACGP medical educator says.
‘A positive step’: Payroll amnesty granted for SA practices The South Australian Treasurer has paused application of reinterpreted payroll tax rules until the end of June next year.
Project aims to deliver ‘new digital health workforce’ A new model will engage GPs, nurses and allied health via virtual care for chronic disease patients to help ease pressures off the hospital system.
Pilot may determine viability of long COVID management models Dr Ken McCroary on the results of tracking post-COVID sequalae in south-west Sydney, and what is needed for long-term viability of a GP-led clinic.
New Women in General Practice Committee reveals key objectives Advocacy and mentorship for women in general practice are high on the agenda, according to the Committee’s Chair.
Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW While the laws will not be implemented for another 18 months, experts say there is much to be done before the end of 2023.
Key updates to ‘living’ stroke guidelines The first major update since 2018 contains several new strong recommendations for the management of stroke.
Pulse oximeters ‘no better than asking patients’: Study Using pulse oximeters offers no noticeable improvement in health outcomes for COVID-19 patients in home care, a trial carried out in the US suggests.