RACGP puts spotlight on pandemic experience Serious shortcomings in the vaccine rollout have been highlighted by the college in a detailed submission to the Australian National Audit Office.
Final call to ‘give something back to the GP community’ Prospective GP mentors are being urged to apply for the RACGP Mentoring Program, with applications set to close on 30 November.
Australia continues push to eliminate cervical cancer The Federal Government has pledged almost $6 million towards the goal of eliminating the disease by 2035.
UK study shows surging efficacy after COVID-19 booster The country’s first real-world study since its booster program began shows it is having a significant impact on protection for over-50s.
National Medicines Policy submission focuses on clinical practice Key recommendations for the policy’s review put forward by the RACGP are aimed at ensuring access, safety and quality.
Criteria for cervical self-collection tests set to expand The self-collection pathway will be available to all eligible cervical cancer screening participants from next year, with ongoing GP guidance.
Targeted antenatal screening for social supports ‘essential’ Depression and anxiety among pregnant women is already high – but it significantly increases among those with low levels of support.
The value in you – and your family – having a treating GP SPONSORED: All doctors should have their own treating GP but, according to the Doctors’ Health Advisory Service, more than 50% don’t.
Health of the Nation 2021: The current shape of general practice The RACGP’s annual report taking the pulse of general practice around the country has been released. Here are the key themes and reactions to this year’s findings.
In Practice: New MBS items Also gain an insight into financially strengthening general practices, new prostate cancer screening processes and childhood disorders.