IWD a chance to ‘come together to focus on the positives’ Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, current female leaders in the RACGP share what it means to them.
New council ‘a great start’ to improve female healthcare outcomes The National Women’s Health Advisory Council is expected to provide tailored care and address gender inequalities.
Sexual harassment by patients ‘all too common’: RACGP President The college says patient misconduct often goes unreported and wants more support for GPs who are exposed to inappropriate patient behaviour.
Choice, empowerment, and commitment: Women’s health To mark Women’s Health Week, RACGP staff attended a webinar covering three topical issues in the area of women’s health.
Committee to provide support and connection for rural female GPs The gender-inclusive Doctors for Women in Rural Medicine Committee is also hosting a webinar series to mark Women’s Health Week.
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.
Women in healthcare earn 24% less than men: WHO A new global report is indicative of the ‘woeful state of affairs’ faced by females in general practice, a prominent GP has said.
Research suggests women are more susceptible to long COVID The new findings indicate women may be more likely to develop the condition, highlighting a need to include gender as a variable.
IWD: Taking the plunge From the tropics to the polar ice caps, Dr Lizzie Elliott is hoping her journey can inspire other female junior doctors to consider general practice.
Female GPs more likely to spend time on non-billable work Australian research has found GPs spend more than five hours each week on work that is not remunerated – and it is likely to increase.