More support needed for GPs delivering palliative care GPs are being asked to share the challenges and successes of providing palliative care, which experts say can be part of day-to-day consulting.
In Practice: Further calls for feedback on Scope of Practice review The RACGP is encouraging members to share their views on the proposed policy reforms across the three key theme areas.
Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.
Extended skills recognition gains momentum Integrative medicine is the latest area of specific interest awarded to a Fellow of the RACGP under its Recognition of Extended Skills program.
‘Wrong priorities’: RACGP President airs Budget concern Urgent Care Centres will receive a $227 million boost in the Budget, but Dr Nicole Higgins says this is ‘window dressing to the problem’.
Business of general practice: What’s the next thing? The keynote speaker at the RACGP’s practice owners conference wants to give GPs a plan for navigating disruption and building a strong business.
Call to action: Help shape the future of general practice GPs are being urged to add their ideas to a new Scope of Practice submission, as the RACGP fights against a ‘broken’ healthcare future.
In Practice: Call for member feedback on NDIS legislation The RACGP is inviting members to endorse its recommendations to the NDIS reform inquiry and ensure GPs are central to disability care.
GPs in training urged to speak up on future of profession Time is running out for Australia’s next generation of GPs to shape college advocacy by taking part in the Health of the Nation survey.