The value in you – and your family – having a treating GP SPONSORED: All doctors should have their own treating GP but, according to the Doctors’ Health Advisory Service, more than 50% don’t.
Contraceptive pill to remain prescription only – at least for now The TGA is not due to make a final ruling until later this year, but GPs fear the implications if the interim decision is overturned.
Health of the Nation 2021: The current shape of general practice The RACGP’s annual report taking the pulse of general practice around the country has been released. Here are the key themes and reactions to this year’s findings.
In Practice: New MBS items Also gain an insight into financially strengthening general practices, new prostate cancer screening processes and childhood disorders.
RACGP challenges DoH over ill-timed compliance Dr Michael Wright details recent college advocacy efforts as well as future plans ahead of the upcoming election.
COVID strain taking a major toll on GPs New poll findings suggest the majority of practitioners’ mental health has been greatly impacted by the pandemic, with one GP saying it has ‘tipped us over’.
In Practice: Seeking GP feedback on mental health care GPs can also be informed about a number of upcoming educational webinars, networking opportunities and training programs.
RACGP calls for ‘blended’ aged care funding model Investment via a system that incorporates fee-for-service, complexity loading and recognition for high-quality care is needed, the college says.
‘Reassuring’ figures on breakthrough infections Deaths from ‘breakthrough’ infections are most likely to happen among the elderly but vaccination hugely diminishes risk, recent studies suggest.