Regional town set to benefit from supervision program Another rural area in dire need of GPs is set to welcome a registrar under the RACGP’s remote supervision program.
In Practice: Women in Public Health A new network is aiming to reduce the gap between the number of women employed in the public health workforce and those in senior positions.
New group looks to address urgent care needs A recently formed RACGP Specific Interest group aims to help raise the standard of urgent and emergency treatment in primary care.
Student placements key to rural healthcare: Study The paper adds to a growing body of research that shows regional placement opportunities are a vital part of tackling workforce maldistribution.
General practice ‘denigrated’ to most students: Poll Survey results highlight the imperative of ensuring the ‘incredibly rewarding’ aspects of general practice are clear during medical studies.
Which July Medicare changes will impact GPs? With the new financial year almost upon us, newsGP sums up the key changes to MBS item numbers from the beginning of next month.
General practice patient numbers leap by more than a million The number of people using GP services has climbed substantially since the pandemic began, according to new AIHW statistics.
The key to unlocking the true value of your general practice Maximising the practice and workforce incentive programs can significantly improve profitability.
RACGP recognises the ‘unheralded heroes’ of COVID-19 The college is encouraging Australians to thank general practice staff for their work throughout the pandemic.
What GPs need to know about the rising popularity of personal genomic testing For a few thousand dollars, anyone can send off a cheek or saliva swab to have it tested by a personal genomic testing company.