Call for more recognition of GPs’ role in mental healthcare With mental health the most common presentation in general practice, the RACGP has said more could be done to improve access and outcomes.
Sixty-day dispensing: What GPs need to know After a long and hard-fought push, the landmark changes will finally be in place from September. Here’s what to expect when the reform goes live.
Senate blocks last-minute attempt to delay 60-day dispensing Debate over extended dispensing headlined a chaotic day in Parliament House that eventually secured its planned adoption next month.
Senators pushed to hold firm on 60-day dispensing The policy is due to begin within weeks, but stalling tactics in the Australian Senate remain a possibility.
RACGP welcomes increased pharmacy funding The 2023–24 financial year has ushered in new measures targeted at supporting community pharmacies.
What’s been included in the first stage of 60-day dispensing? Ninety-two medicines could become eligible for extended dispensing as early as September.
‘Valuable’ Senator meeting hailed as a success RACGP representatives said important advocacy topics were covered, including extended dispensing, Medicare rebates and GP workforce.
RACGP moves to shore up wavering support for 60-day dispensing Amid reports of crossbenchers becoming wary of the reform, the college has co-signed an open letter outlining the expected benefits for both patients and the primary care system.
GPs don crazy socks in support of mental health As general practice got into the spirit of a movement challenging mental health stigma, there were new calls to end mandatory reporting.
In Practice: RACGP Awards now open Members are encouraged to nominate those in general practice going ‘above and beyond’ to improve their community’s health.