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‘Life is too short’: The rewards of being a rural generalist

‘Life is too short’: The rewards of being a rural generalist

A dual holder of rural generalism, Dr Mahmoud Al-Najjar shares his story of travelling around Australia, enjoying all his career has to offer.


Lack of incentives fuelling GP shortfall: RACGP

Lack of incentives fuelling GP shortfall: RACGP

A ‘lack of investment’ leaves Canberra as Australia’s worst capital for GP access, while incentives in Tasmania bolster GP numbers.


Incentives prove successful in attracting new GPs

Incentives prove successful in attracting new GPs

New data shows the difference incentive payments make to enticing GPs to the profession, as the RACGP calls for 1500 more places to be funded.


Call for ‘soft launch’ of lung cancer screening program

Call for ‘soft launch’ of lung cancer screening program

The RACGP’s call comes ahead of a new national program, with a ‘slow build-up of screening’ urged to mitigate extra GP workload.


Date set for free RSV vaccine rollout

Date set for free RSV vaccine rollout

Available in general practices from 3 February, the RACGP will be working with the Federal Government to ensure a smooth vaccine rollout for pregnant women.


First ever National Autism Strategy launched

First ever National Autism Strategy launched

The report says there are ‘high levels of unmet demand’ and significant diagnosis delays, with GPs often the first point of contact.


Further progress on rural generalist recognition

Further progress on rural generalist recognition

The wheels are in motion for the specialty field of medicine to be formalised, hailed by the RACGP as ‘a very good thing for rural GPs.’


Fines considered to stop ‘weaponised’ complaints

Fines considered to stop ‘weaponised’ complaints

AHPRA has accepted 17 Ombudsman recommendations which aim to protect GPs from vexatious complaints ‘made with the intent to cause them harm’.


National dementia action plan launched

National dementia action plan launched

The roadmap is designed to ensure quality of life for patients, with prevention and education a ‘huge piece of the picture’.


Health ministers must better link hospitals and GPs: RACGP

Health ministers must better link hospitals and GPs: RACGP

The college used the year’s final Health Ministers’ Meeting to call out the lack of integration, saying it is delaying care.


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