Why GPs are crucial to improving bowel cancer screening rates SPONSORED: Clinicians are being encouraged to talk to patients about bowel screening as part of Cancer Council’s Get2it campaign.
How concerned should GPs be about proposed PSR changes? A new bill aimed at expanding some of the regulator’s powers is once again before the Senate, with a focus on bridging gaps that have developed with the emergence of more corporate practices.
In Practice: Faculty council elections open RACGP members can be a voice for their GP community and contribute to the future of Australian general practice by joining a council.
Newly diagnosed HIV patients could be under-referred to support As more HIV diagnoses occur in general practice clinics, patient-centred approaches can improve connections to peer-support services.
‘Nonsensical’ to stop GPs approving access to glucose monitors The decision to block GPs from certifying patient access to the devices ‘needs to be reviewed and rectified,’ the RACGP president says.
New financial year changes for general practice Updates to PBS subsidies, prescribing and digital health services will come into effect from 1 July.
RACGP re-elects Censor-in-Chief Dr Tess van Duuren speaks to newsGP about ‘problem solving’ and the transition to college-led training.
In Practice: Crazy socks now on sale The RACGP is selling five different pairs of socks ahead of next month’s CrazySocks4Docs day, with all proceeds going to Beyond Blue.
‘Significant concerns’: PSR the latest to question pharmacy prescribing pilot A lack of independent oversight and the bypassing of Commonwealth legislation have been highlighted as threats to patient safety.
Government responds to RACGP calls, expedites emergency provider numbers The move will ensure GPs can continue to practise and provide care for people in disaster-affected areas.