New strategy to tackle high specialist fees While RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon welcomes the opportunity to improve transparency surrounding out-of-pocket costs, he has stressed GPs should not be required to find patients the least expensive procedure available.
Everyone needs a GP: MPs receive health checks in Queensland Parliament GPs Dr Bruce Willett and Dr Krystyna de Lange visited Parliament to reinforce the need for affordable and accessible primary care, no matter how busy life may be.
Creating an honest and open environment Dr Erin Gordon believes building trust with patients is the foundation of being a good GP.
‘All of us want to keep our children safe’: Pill testing debate on Q&A Dr David Caldicott was hopeful his appearance on ABC’s Q&A would help clear up some misconceptions among the public about pill testing.
Extending skills and knowledge through general practice An inspiring mentor and the challenge of maintaining broad medical knowledge made a general practice career an easy choice for Dr Maya Luks.
Choosing the right path Recently graduated medical student Dr Daniel Straw is looking forward to the possibilities and flexibility of a career in general practice.
New round of PEP positions for non-VR doctors The RACGP has announced a second intake for its new Practice Experience Program, with a further 200 places to become available.
Worth the weight Dr Hester Wilson writes on how gentle questions over the long term can help patients with chronic disease make changes.
Become a GP The RACGP launches its ‘Become a GP’ campaign, which highlights the benefits of choosing general practice as a career.
Avoidable presentations clog EDs as general practice waits for funding Close to three million emergency presentations last financial year were ‘avoidable’, a Productivity Commission report has stated.