RACGP calls for basic work entitlements in Budget The RACGP is pushing for Federal Government funding reform to increase basic work entitlements for GPs and subsidise training.
‘Absolutely tiny’ Federal obesity funding challenged Questions have been raised about why no weight loss drugs are on the PBS, as research highlights the lack of funding for obesity prevention.
Call to action urges GPs to be ‘bold and brave’ As GPs @ Parliament wraps up for 2024, MPs are now urging doctors to reach out and share their stories in a bid to create practical policy solutions.
GP training numbers up but politicians told more is needed Day two of the GPs @ Parliament campaign focused on workforce shortages, with doctors demanding the Government fix the profession’s ‘second-rate entitlements’.
GPs @ Parliament campaign kicks off A delegation of doctors has descended on Canberra for three days of meetings with the nation’s leaders, demanding an overhaul of the ailing health system.
RACGP pushes workforce solutions at national roundtable Fifty peak medical bodies have convened in Canberra to identify the health system’s pressure points and highlight areas for change.
How health system ‘designed by men, for men’ is failing women From pay disparity, to bias, and claims of hysteria, this International Women’s Day has given pause to reflect on the gender inequality in Australian healthcare.
Rapidly changing evidence sparks need for ‘living’ guidelines The RACGP has requested Federal Government support to establish clinical resources that incorporate new information as it comes to hand.
Homegrown GP research critical: RACGP A national practice-based research network should be established to improve GPs’ evidence base for patient care, according to the college.
Funding needed to ‘help share the workload’: RACGP Commonwealth support should be funnelled into expanding general practices to include multidisciplinary care teams, according to a college submission.