‘Welcome to WONCA’: Conference officially opens GPs from around the globe have bonded over their shared challenges, experiences, and knowledge – united, despite their practices being worlds apart.
WONCA 2023 kicks off Thousands of GPs have descended on Sydney Harbour, travelling from far and wide as the long-awaited World Conference begins.
New statutory agency to investigate systemic issues in aged care The new authority, recommended by the royal commission, will identify issues and report to the Australian Parliament.
‘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?
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.