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.
‘Next level’ scammers targeting general practice An attempt to scam Dr Karim Ahmed failed but he has warned that the sophisticated methods could easily fool those not on their guard.
COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
Clinic preparedness key to surviving Optus collapse Medical centres were among the 10 million victims of the telco’s nationwide outage, but backup systems helped keep the doors open.
‘I like to think I’ve made a difference’ For more than two decades, this GP has harnessed a passion for remote health to improve outcomes in disadvantaged communities.