Quetiapine shortage ‘frankly unacceptable’ Some doses of the antipsychotic medication could be in shortage until July, leaving both patients and GPs ‘alarmed’.
In Practice: Register now for the Clinical Update The RACGP conference will be held on the Gold Coast in February, with this year’s theme focussing on the future of healthcare.
Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed New data shows 3142 GPs could undergo an AHPRA assessment for GPs aged over 70, leaving the RACGP concerned this could worsen workforce shortages.
RACGP launches 64th Clinical Update The biannual GP-led conference will be held on the Gold Coast in February, with the 2025 theme ‘building a healthier future’.
Amid a GP shortage, why can’t Australia just train more GPs? Despite new programs to attract medical graduates, there are multiple reasons Australia is struggling to keep up with demand.
ED data highlights need for urgent GP investment: RACGP GPs are the ‘best medicine’ to help NSW’s overloaded hospitals but urgent investment is needed, says the college.
Updates to RACGP training program eligibility The college is bringing in changes in 2025.2 to improve the GP training experience and steer the workforce in ‘the right direction’.
Bill targeting rural GP shortage stalls The Federal ‘Doctors for the Bush’ private bill proposed a reversal to changes in Distribution Priority Area settings.
In Practice: Member forum on governance The RACGP is inviting members attending GP24 to join a governance discussion to help shape the future of the college.
Record number of GPs in training to start in 2025 In a 20% jump from 2024, 1504 future GPs will kick off their training next year, reinforcing the need for investment to ensure this pipeline.