Request for GP feedback to inform prison healthcare Member feedback and a pilot program will guide the RACGP’s next edition of the Prison Standards, which aims to ensure best practice care.
In Practice: Seeking new expert committee members The committee aims to support the development of general practice research, leading to more informed policy and practice.
‘Direct advocacy’ sees accreditation extended for flood-affected Accredited general practices that are up for review will be eligible to receive an extension of up to 12 months, allowing them to focus on rebuilding.
In Practice: Member access to rapid antigen tests The college is aiming to help address supply issues by making the tests available to members via the RACGP Plus portal.
In Practice: Ideas for RACGP Convocation Members are invited to vote for the idea they would most like to see presented at this year’s RACGP Convocation.
In Practice: update to RACGP Standards GPs can also get involved in climate change and addiction medicine events, and join the college’s Mentoring Program.
MBS point-of-care testing: What GPs need to know What does the new item mean for GPs and how does it align with the RACGP Standards?
‘It touches on every practice’ GPs are being urged to have their say on a new review of general practice accreditation arrangements.
RACGP seeks member feedback on Standards Does the current definition of a general practice reflect all contemporary general practices? The college is asking GPs to have their say.
General practice accreditation process due to recommence On-site assessments of the RACGP’s Standards for general practices will resume from 26 October.