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.
GP promotes the ‘ABC of transgender care’ Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo is seeking to highlight the value of supportive and non-judgmental care to help mark Transgender Awareness Week.
Does Medicare discriminate against women? Five GPs reflect on being a woman in medicine and the ‘sad reality’ of a system that rewards speed over holistic, comprehensive care.
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.
‘A critical enabler’: Telehealth successes and failings in focus A college submission to the ANAO highlights the positive impact of telehealth, as well as the enormous challenges created by rule changes and compliance.
Welcoming the gender diverse community into our practices: Part 2 Former GP Frances Mulcahy discusses practical ways to welcome the gender diverse community into general practices and breaks down some myths around gender medicine.
RACGP puts spotlight on pandemic experience Serious shortcomings in the vaccine rollout have been highlighted by the college in a detailed submission to the Australian National Audit Office.
Gender bias is still putting women’s health at risk It’s no secret men and women are different, but these differences have not been reflected accurately in the field of medicine.
Achieving equality in a COVID-19 world The coronavirus pandemic has increased the gender equality gap but efforts aimed at tackling systemic inequalities provide hope for the future.