In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations Expressions of interest are now open to present at the RACGP’s annual conference for current and aspiring practice owners.
In Practice: New MBS item for continuous nerve blockade The item will be added on 1 March to support the provision of continuous nerve blockade using a catheter technique.
New ad campaign to ‘raise the profile’ of primary healthcare The RACGP helped launch the first-of-its-kind Federal Government campaign at Parliament House, spruiking the diversity of general practice.
‘An important milestone’: New MS guidelines published The first consensus statement for multiple sclerosis in Australia and New Zealand includes 80 recommendations for treating the disease.
Is your electorate impacted by a bulk-billing shift? Almost 10% of Federal electorates, including all five in Tasmania, had no clinics offering bulk-billed standard adult consultations, new data found.
Crocs, tinnies and a waiting game: GPs in the storm In Ingham in rural Queensland, floodwaters have risen to their highest for almost 60 years, with GPs digging deep in their communities.
Single Employer Model expanded in Queensland A new four-year pilot will see the State Government employ 60 GP trainees, giving them entitlements akin to those training in a hospital.
Puberty blocker pause leaves patients ‘languishing’ GPs caring for young trans people in Queensland will face ‘a very hard time’ following a pause on hormone therapy for under 18s.
Intense and rewarding: Being a GP at a mass event From trench foot, to rashes, and dehydration, Dr Manisha Fernando shares her experience as a GP caring for 10,000 people.
GPs recognised with Australia Day Honours From rural healthcare, to education, and services to the community, GPs from across the country have been thanked for their contributions.