What does the RACGP’s plan for general practice mean for you? ‘Now is the time’: The college has launched its strategic plan for the next five years, with general practice sustainability a key focus.
Eating our way to missed health targets: CSIRO New research shows Australians are on a nutritional nosedive that threatens to thwart the nation’s 2030 health targets.
RACGP urges red tape reduction for GPs A college submission has highlighted the risks of forcing extensive admin burdens onto GPs through ‘onerous’ compliance activities.
DPA changes ‘take doctors away from rural areas’ The Federal Government says its plan to expand Distribution Priority Areas has ‘no losers’, but the RACGP Rural Chair disagrees.
Grants to entice registrars to the NT When a training stint grows into a deep community connection: Why this GP remains close to the Northern Territory.
Australia’s use of locum GPs investigated Locums are essential to healthcare, but a report suggests better pay and conditions would help build a more permanent GP workforce.
Key to bacterial vaginosis treatment unlocked GPs say clinical changes could be on the way after a landmark study confirmed the condition is an STI, with its recurrence halved when a woman’s partner is treated simultaneously.
TGA approves HRT patch alternatives The ongoing short supply of hormone replacement therapy patches has resulted in the approval of a range of overseas alternatives.
Experts to explore ‘vital’ role of sleep for wellbeing GPs can join a CPD-approved webinar examining the latest sleep health advances, to ensure patients’ sleep is ‘on their agenda’.
RACGP demands GP recognition in allied health strategy The college says while allied health is part of a well-resourced general practice sector, it is a ‘missed opportunity’ if GPs are not enabled to remain at the centre of care teams.