‘Disappointing news’: Government pulls Clinical Taskforce funding Formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Clinical Evidence Taskforce still hopes to attract support for its work.
‘Missed opportunity’ for GPs and in-home aged care reform General practice is pivotal for the health and wellbeing of in-home aged care patients, the RACGP President has said.
Integration between hospitals and general practices ‘critical’ Linked data provides further evidence supporting GP continuity of care in reducing emergency department presentations and readmissions.
General practice patient numbers leap by more than a million The number of people using GP services has climbed substantially since the pandemic began, according to new AIHW statistics.
RACGP 2022 national award winners revealed Nine GPs – and one general practice – have been recognised for their contributions to the community, the profession, and their peers.
New resources aim to get GPs and patients on the same page The ‘first do no harm’ guide aims to improve therapeutic relationships, so patients get ‘maximum value’ from GPs.
Health watchdog receives record number of AHPRA-related complaints Complaints about the regulator have increased by 42% in the past financial year, highlighting the toll its processes have taken on the medical profession.
Gaping inequity in rural antenatal ultrasound access A survey of clinicians in rural and remote areas shows the challenges of providing care that is considered routine in cities.
GP22 to showcase and explore the future of general practice The conference’s third plenary aims to provide positive insights on what GPs can expect in the coming years – and what they can achieve.
Antenatal care item descriptor ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ GPs are pushing for an update to the two-word, 30-year-old MBS descriptor to better reflect the level of care that falls under it.