Cash-strapped Aussies skipping the GP But with almost four in every five general practice services being bulk billed, there are fears much of this cost-avoidance is due to perception, rather than reality.
‘Expansive’ perinatal mental health care guidance released Clinical practice guidelines have been revised to ensure new and expecting parents receive appropriate care and regular screening.
Sharp fall in bulk billing ahead of MyMedicare start The bulk billing rate declined to its lowest quarterly rate once again – but how far should GPs pay attention to the metric?
Huge backing for independent MBS rebate body More than four in five newsGP readers have said they would welcome an independent statutory body to set the level of MBS rebates.
In Practice: New AHPRA checklist The checklist is designed to help practitioners better address complaints when first raised by a patient or client.
AGM votes to shape the RACGP’s future Members are invited to attend the upcoming AGM, and to cast their votes on nine resolutions regardless of whether they attend the event.
Future of general practice front of mind in Canberra Member feedback from the Health of the Nation has reached Australia’s lawmakers, as a sense of urgency grows around safeguarding the profession.
Health of the Nation: Urgent need to bolster workforce Chronic underfunding, burnout, fragmentation, and increased consultation complexity were among the annual insight into general practice’s ‘troubling’ findings.
Melbourne clinic notches up a century of care Mont Albert Medical Centre was formed as the Roaring 1920s got into their swing – and has been going strong ever since.
In Practice: Last call for RACGP Mentoring Program The application period closes on Sunday 12 November, with mentees especially encouraged to take advantage of the free support and guidance.