Practice owners encouraged to boost PEP participation Expressions of interest for the Practice Experience Program are now open, with applications for the 2020 intake open from 19 August.
Junior doctors launch legal action against hospital Administrators have admitted trainee doctors at Melbourne’s Sunshine Hospital are overworked and have not received mandated clinical training.
More trainee doctors removed from hospitals over concerns for their welfare Dr Evelyn Lewin applauds medical colleges for taking a stand against toxic work environments for junior doctors.
GPs step out on CrazySocks4Docs day Healthcare professionals across Australia have taken to social media to show off their unusual footwear in support of doctors’ mental health.
GPs react to World Family Doctor Day The RACGP Practice Owners Conference provided an ideal setting for GPs to reflect on what it means to be a family doctor.
Q&A: Building a better workplace for registrars What can be done to help create a positive environment for general practice registrars? An expert shares his thoughts.
Doctors call for action on climate change ahead of election GPs are being urged to show their support for action on climate change by backing a child-focused campaign.
Why doesn’t Australia have a national helpline for doctors? Prominent doctors’ mental health advocates have called for a single helpline to make the current system easier to use.
Mandatory reporting laws pass without profession-recommended changes The final opportunity for positive change to mandatory reporting legislation has been defeated, with members of Queensland Parliament voting against the RACGP’s proposed amendments.
Surgical registrar’s ‘toxic’ experiences highlight need for change Overworking and exhaustion are common in young hospital doctors, and led Dr Yumiko Kadota to resign. GP Dr Evelyn Lewin reflects on her own training.