2024’s top general practice stories From Wegovy and Mounjaro, to tongue cancer, RSV, and vitamin B toxicity, what were the stories most read by GPs this year?
Updates to RACGP training program eligibility The college is bringing in changes in 2025.2 to improve the GP training experience and steer the workforce in ‘the right direction’.
New guide to support GPs ease cancer recurrence anxiety With 60% of patients anxious their cancer will return, the three-step clinical pathway is designed to offer practical and streamlined advice.
Work–life balance shines for GPs in training: Survey The annual Medical Training Survey has revealed positive feedback for RACGP training, with some areas for improvement.
Record number of GPs in training to start in 2025 In a 20% jump from 2024, 1504 future GPs will kick off their training next year, reinforcing the need for investment to ensure this pipeline.
RSV vaccine added to national program To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people available nationwide.
The rise of self-collection: Insights into cervical screening Dr Rebecca Starkie, a GP, practice owner, and academic with a specific interest in women's health, shares her expertise on the success of self-collection for cervical screening.
Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says A study has found a link between the devices and breast cancer, and while the research is important, it may be causing unnecessary worry.
In Practice: RACGP Faculty Chairs announced The RACGP welcomes its new and continuing Faculty Chairs who will serve on the Board in 2024.
Call to action: Future Leaders wanted Applications for the program remain open, with one alumna saying those thinking of applying will ‘find that you are more than worthy’.