Public awareness grows around GP bulk billing concerns Medicare continues to be centre of the Federal Election, with promises that 90% of GP visits will be bulk billed being analysed in the mainstream media.
In Practice: Health of the Nation survey now open The focus is ‘multidisciplinary team care and preventive health activities’, with GPs urged to inform the RACGP’s advocacy.
Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible, as many women with endometriosis look to complementary therapies to manage their symptoms.
RACGP calls for clarity as CDM changes draw closer With a looming start date of 1 July for Medicare item changes, the college has written to health officials calling for GPs to have time to prepare.
New gun laws place GPs in ‘complex position’ Anyone applying for or renewing a firearm licence in WA must now undergo a health assessment with a GP. But there are clinical and ethical concerns.
Health groups call on candidates to reveal abortion support The RACGP has joined forces with 39 high-profile health groups, calling on political parties to support improving abortion access for all.
Have your say: Health of the Nation survey now open After last year’s survey helped create tangible changes, GPs are urged to once again help shape the future of general practice.
General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement The RACGP says the Productivity Commission’s review of a new national agreement must include the crucial role GPs play in mental health care.
New guidance for complex UTIs in kids The guidelines specifically for complicated infections cover diagnosis and management according to determining features.
GPs missed in $1 billion mental health promise Labor’s Federal Election commitment to create ‘more free mental health services’ includes new dedicated walk-in clinics, but the college fears this will only further fragment care.