Rescue on the cards for ACT clinic with ‘selfless’ GPs A former registrar at the bulk-billing Interchange Health Co-operative said a bailout is ‘vital’ – but questions over long-term sustainability remain.
Summit showcases ‘the best way medicine works’ GPs shared their stories at this month’s Rural Health Summit, with medical students learning what to expect as they begin hospital internship.
New research highlights rural diabetes gaps It found rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with diabetes face greater health risks, urging action on equitable care.
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.
‘Underestimated’: Serious health impact of flooding revealed A study found communities face a 26% increased risk of serious disease after a flood, with the ongoing strain on healthcare lasting up to 210 days.
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.
In Practice: EOIs for education research grants The Education Research Grant program supports research to strengthen the future of medical education and general practice training.
Funding warning as bulk-billing clinic closes One of Canberra’s last fully bulk-billed clinics has entered voluntary administration after struggling to cover costs and attract enough GPs.
Could the pharmacist in general practice model expand? A Symposium has examined how the model can work sustainably, with the RACGP saying it supports the move only if it can be made to work with funding.