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: Shaping future initiatives Members once again have the chance to communicate directly with the RACGP Board, while new webinars provide the opportunity to upskill.
Medical colleges urge Prime Minister to act on climate emergency Doctors have warned Australia must significantly increase its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to protect health and save lives.
In Practice: Curated news for RACGP members Every week, newsGP will highlight clinical and professional resources and events that have been specifically tailored for GPs.
‘There’s no more time to waste’: IPCC report GP Dr Jessica Kneebone says it is time for governments to take action, warning that people’s health is at risk.
Household gas a major contributor to childhood asthma: Report A new Climate Council report has found the use of gas in homes is exposing Australian children to a higher risk of asthma.
‘Great inclusion’ of GPs urged by bushfire royal commission Experts welcome the commission’s recommendations, but say they must be implemented urgently as Australia heads into another bushfire season.
‘There won’t be a vaccine’: Calls to address climate change Peak health bodies have urged Government to take direction from science and protect the health of Australians.
A registrar’s daughter nearly died in utero – was it bushfire smoke? After months of bushfire smoke, this uneventful pregnancy almost turned fatal.
Now and into the future: RACGP bushfire response President Dr Harry Nespolon provides an update on college efforts to assist on the ground and prepare for the long-term fallout of what is an unprecedented disaster.