‘Strong case’ for more preventive funding in Australia: Study Analysis of life expectancy and disease burden in The Lancet also suggests Australia compares poorly to similar OECD countries for mental health.
In Practice: Reminder to register for eRx Script Exchange Services Australia is reminding GPs to connect to the Prescription Delivery Service by 30 September to continue prescribing eligible medicines.
GPs as ‘advocates in an increasingly complex medical system’ A Canberra GP who cares for patients aged zero to 100 is recipient of the award for outstanding service to her community.
In Practice: RACGP Faculty elections commence Nominations are now being accepted and the college is calling on members to step up and help shape the future of general practice.
‘A powerful tool’: Practices urged to take part in patient study The survey is designed to help practices understand and compare the management of patients with chronic conditions, both at home and abroad.
‘Extraordinary’ for Australia: Murtagh translated to Mandarin The translated ‘bible’ is set to strengthen Australian general practice’s international standing and improve collaboration.
‘Strong concerns’: ACCC queries pathology merger bid The regulator has said a proposed takeover of Healius by ACL, a move opposed by the RACGP, could have an adverse effect on patients.
No change to payroll approach: WA Government The RACGP WA Chair has been told that most GPs are still considered as ‘contractors running an independent business’.
More respect needed for ‘Craft of Generalism’: GP A prominent general practice academic says there is an urgent need to clarify the value and expertise of generalist approaches in healthcare.
Good results from pharmacists in general practice: Study A literature review suggests basing pharmacists in general practice leads to ‘positive’ outcomes – but more evidence may be needed.