Surge in working-age people avoiding GP care due to cost More than 15% of patients aged 25–34 are holding off on a visit to their GP, reflecting the cohort’s absence from bulk-billing incentives.
Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Arrangement comes to an end As of Friday, the profession’s autonomy will be expanded as new laws take effect, despite long-standing opposition from the RACGP.
GPs take a stand for ‘housing first’ in healthcare The RACGP has honed in on policy changes it says are needed to support GPs working with patients experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Health bodies call for end to ‘regressive’ QLD abortion debate The RACGP has signed a joint statement expressing concerns over plans to recriminalise abortion, labelling it a ‘harmful step backward’.
Hip fracture outcomes best if guidelines followed: Study High-level clinical care of hip fractures is associated with lower mortality, but experts say delivery of this care and follow-up must be improved.
RACGP fronts ADHD inquiry to fix system ‘serving no one’ An overhaul of Tasmania’s ADHD prescribing could be on the way, at a time when, the RACGP says, GPs are hamstrung by red tape and access barriers.
First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launched The new guideline includes step-by-step recommendations for both GPs and patients to help manage the often-debilitating condition.
Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items While the RACGP says shared care must be in place, the review is a welcome ‘observation of reforms’ and a ‘deeper dig’.
Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.
In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care GPs can help shape the framework to optimise the use of medicines at transitions of care and reduce risk of medication-related harm.