Challenging GPs to think differently about how they diagnose An upcoming educational event aims to improve diagnostic processes and reduce errors in general practice.
NPS MedicineWise partnership to strengthen the role of GPs The collaboration builds on a shared goal of improving quality use of medicines, clinical decision making and general practice education.
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.
How quality improvement processes can be implemented in general practice In this episode, Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe sits in the interviewee chair to discuss her PhD into how quality improvement processes can be implemented in the real world of general practice.
What does quality patient-centred care really mean? Four key concepts were put forward at the RACGP’s Practice Owners National Conference for existing and aspiring practice owners to consider.
Further room for improvement in health literacy Recent patient feedback further establishes GPs’ stewardship role in health literacy and safeguarding quality use of medicines.
Full clarity on telehealth extension not expected until Federal Budget But the Department of Health has revealed which mental health phone consultation MBS item numbers will remain beyond 30 June.
Telehealth extended but details remain limited The RACGP has cautiously welcomed the six month extension but is still waiting to confirm the policy’s final details.
RACGP President unveils long-term vision for telehealth Dr Karen Price presented the keynote address at the National Telehealth Summit, where she emphatically stated it is ‘here to stay’.
Patient report awards GPs high marks Australians’ experiences with the healthcare system remain overwhelmingly positive, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.