‘A long time in the making’: Countdown to WONCA With the 2023 Sydney World Conference just around the corner, newsGP took a behind the scenes looks at just what will be on offer next week.
‘The long way round’: How this award-winning GP found his natural home Ahead of the RACGP awards, past winner Dr Abhishek Verma says he never looked back after leaving a budding career in surgery.
Hopes for ‘sustained improvement’ in appropriate prescribing A report shows a significant rise in the number of antimicrobial prescriptions in 2022 – but the rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Cervical screening stalls, height data rises: PIP QI data An updated snapshot of general practices has illustrated the shifts in 10 key quality improvement measures – but how useful is it?
Common medications might affect older people’s driving: Study Some simple analgesics and psychoactive medications may negatively impact the driving ability of people over 65, according to new research.
RACGP calls for telehealth reforms The college has said improved access to high-quality and culturally appropriate online consultations is key to improving health inequalities.
What is the future for small practices? As another GP shuts up shop in rural NSW, newsGP asks about the prospects for smaller clinics.
New RACGP CFO focused on improving member objectives The newest member of the executive team says a focus on transparency and accountability will help the college launch into its next phase.
New tool to improve primary care research reporting The guidelines aim to address the unique perspectives and approaches of primary care and improve translation to ‘real-world’ practice.
Practice owner facing $5 million bill amid tax grab It has been described as the ‘biggest existential threat to general practice’, and now a new GP-led petition is pleading for an end to Victoria’s payroll tax crisis.