National Medicines Policy submission focuses on clinical practice Key recommendations for the policy’s review put forward by the RACGP are aimed at ensuring access, safety and quality.
In Practice: Have your say at the upcoming members’ forums Also find out about the latest events from RACGP Rural and tips for treating doctor-patients.
Providing help that is needed but not wanted Dr Thileepan Naren’s choice to persevere with a patient during their recovery from opioid addiction led to triumphant outcomes.
Treating ‘heart-sink’ patients in general practice Almost every GP would know the feeling, but there are ways to manage it and improve the doctor–patient relationship.
How can I look after myself better? Dr Hester Wilson examines the question so many GPs ask themselves.
GP input key to vaccine uptake for more than 60% of Australians General practice will play a leading role in addressing COVID vaccination hesitancy and attempts at ‘vaccine shopping’.
‘You didn’t agree to put your life on the line’ As healthcare workers face immense stress during the pandemic, there are concerns over the psychosocial impacts and long-term consequences.
Doctors and the difficulty of admitting to issues of mental health Doctors can find it hard to ‘practice what we preach’, according to consultant psychiatrist Dr Eli Kotler.
Professional support over the general practice continuum The RACGP’s new remediation suite provides guidance for managing performance concerns at any stage of a general practice career.
‘Now everyone has the same stresses’: CrazySocks4Docs launches in a crazy year Concerns are rising about doctor mental health – here’s one way to tackle mental health issues in medicine.