Michael Kidd appointed CMO Professor Kidd, a GP, primary care researcher, and former RACGP President, will become Australia’s Chief Medical Officer on 1 June.
‘My GP was a psychological anchor’: A patient’s long COVID story Struck down by debilitating long COVID, one patient shares her journey to recovery in a new podcast to support GPs with diagnosis and management.
Almost 80% of GPs concerned over urgent care model: Poll While some GPs have expressed support for the clinics, many are now raising concerns about the model’s potential to negatively impact and strain the already limited GP workforce.
Date set for IMG English language test changes From 18 March, AHPRA changes will allow doctors from 30 countries to work in Australia without automatically having to complete the test.
Deprescribing campaign focuses on environmental gains Advocacy backed by the RACGP highlights the benefits of deprescribing to both patients and the planet.
RACGP to host national Medicare funding webinar Members are invited to ask questions and provide feedback, helping to shape the college’s response to recent Medicare election promises.
GP-led research paves the way for greater aged care access The study is trialling a new video-enabled virtual care platform to improve access to general practice in aged care homes.
GPs advocate diversity and benefits of general practice From mobile clinics to hospital wards, the city to the bush, two GPs are endorsing the diversity of the profession for the Become a GP campaign.
Where will Labor’s 50 planned urgent care clinics be located? A re-elected Labor Government will spend $644 million to roll out extra bulk-billing UCCs across Australia by mid-2026. But the RACGP has concerns.
Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.