What role should GPs play in managing COVID-19 cases? With record daily cases stretching Australia’s healthcare network, there is renewed focus on how patients can be managed in a strained system.
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New recourse for GPs to appeal DPA status The DoH says the change will better allow rural and regional areas to respond to workforce and population changes affecting general practice.
New subsidy for GP mental health training With many parts of Australia struggling with COVID-19, the support has been described as more important than ever.
New tailored family violence training for primary care GPs had previously reported a lack of access to existing resources, an issue the national training program will aim to remedy.
Update on efforts to recognise rural generalist as a specialty A recent submission has moved the RACGP’s joint application one step closer to potentially being accepted.
GP training seeks to improve response to survivors of sexual violence The pilot program is aimed at GPs working in rural and remote areas, and is accredited by the RACGP.
Mindfulness found to benefit trainee GPs A UK-based study has suggested that including mindfulness as part of training could help reduce burnout risk for new GPs.
RACGP training model fast-tracked for Tasmania It is hoped the move will help address a ‘dire’ shortage of GPs across the state, where there are currently some 50-plus vacancies.
‘Meaningful’ healthcare reform needed to address concerning trend A new report has found Australian medical graduates are increasingly choosing to pursue a non-GP speciality over general practice.