New subsidy for GP mental health training Rural and remote GPs are encouraged to apply for a $600 training subsidy, designed to equip them with tools to better support their patients.
RACGP calls for PHN overhaul The college says evaluation of long-term goals, and reform to better integrate general practice with the wider health system, are needed.
Forum explores GPs’ futures, seeks shortage solutions The inaugural SA Future GP Forum has resulted in several targeted ideas to entice more future doctors to become regional GPs.
‘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.
‘A complete disaster’: Psychiatry resignations felt by GPs As the dispute creates widespread anxiety, the NSW Government says it is exploring how to ‘deliver better, holistic mental health care’.
‘It’s been an ongoing struggle’: Clinic closures continue After making the tough decision to close her practice after years of ‘hanging on’, one GP is calling for urgent workforce and funding reforms.
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.
Medicare and workforce boost top RACGP election asks With a Federal Election imminent, the college is urging all political parties to ‘make bold commitments’ to ensure affordable and accessible care is available for all.
A ‘cautionary’ tale: Pitfalls of the UK physician assistant model Implementing physician assistants in the UK triggered ‘widespread grassroots backlash’, new research finds, serving as another warning for Australia.
Warning of ‘societal threat’ presented by health disinformation An editorial in the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, has said the risks to public health are growing.