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A ‘cautionary’ tale: Pitfalls of the UK physician assistant model

A ‘cautionary’ tale: Pitfalls of the UK physician assistant model

Implementing physician assistants in the UK triggered ‘widespread grassroots backlash’, new research finds, serving as another warning for Australia.


GP clinic’s research drives positive change in patient care

GP clinic’s research drives positive change in patient care

‘Research shouldn’t just be about academics; it should be about real-world improvements,’ says one GP changing her community.


HealthLink pauses fee rollout

HealthLink pauses fee rollout

The introduction of new costs for GPs to use HealthLink has been put on hold with the provider saying it will ‘undergo a period of consultation’.


Expansion of physician assistants considered

Expansion of physician assistants considered

The Queensland Health boss says he is ‘exploring opportunities to grow our traditional workforce’ but this has sparked GPs’ concern over scope of practice changes.


Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed

Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed

New data shows 3142 GPs could undergo an AHPRA assessment for GPs aged over 70, leaving the RACGP concerned this could worsen workforce shortages.


PBS co-payment freeze rolls out

PBS co-payment freeze rolls out

In 2025, the maximum patient cost for all PBS medicines will remain the same as in 2024 instead of increasing with indexation.


‘Breakthrough’ blood test for endometriosis: Study

‘Breakthrough’ blood test for endometriosis: Study

A new and non-invasive way to test early for the often-debilitating condition has been developed by Australian researchers.


HealthLink reveals new subscription fees

HealthLink reveals new subscription fees

The provider has sent out alerts about the incoming fees to many GPs and practices, with costs for larger clinics listed at $1000 a year.


EOIs open for Future Governance Committee

EOIs open for Future Governance Committee

The RACGP is asking members to join its new committee, which aims to help shape the direction of the college.


Demystifying funding models for GPs

Demystifying funding models for GPs

As general practice undergoes a shakeup, a new analysis explains economic concepts outside the ‘fee-for-service versus capitation debate’.


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