Medical receptionists bear brunt of patient aggression: Study New research has found general practice admin staff are frequently subjected to verbal abuse, as well as physical violence, causing lasting harm.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated The RACGP resource has incorporated the July rebate changes and added new mental health case conference items.
In Practice: Updated PSR Guide The new guide outlines what doctors referred to the Professional Services Review can expect at each stage of the proces.
GPs celebrate World Family Doctor Day The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Family Doctors: The Heart of Healthcare’.
In Practice: Prescription Shopping Information Service changes From May, GPs will no longer be able to receive a copy of a Patient Summary Report via fax, Services Australia has advised.
Convocation items finalised Members have decided on the top three priority items they want incorporated into the college’s 2023 operating plan.
Raising the quality of international general practice Last month, RACGP representatives flew to Malaysia to provide quality assurance for clinical exams of a sister family physician organisation.
Is enough done to deter violence in general practice? An encounter with an aggressive patient, and the fallout that ensued, was enough for one GP to consider moving away from the profession.
In Practice: New billing webinar The RACGP will host a Q&A for members at the end of July centred on what practice owners should consider when choosing a billing model.
In Practice: RACGP membership renewal benefits The college is offering a number of benefits if members renew before the end of the financial year.