$660,000 in RACGP Foundation Grants awarded General practice researchers from across Australia will share in the funding, with projects including diabetes, economics, and GP retirement.
Funding boost for ‘shared care model’ to improve diabetes outcomes The Australian-first trial will see general practices collaborate with exercise physiologists to improve outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes.
New RACGP National IMG Committee calls for members The long-awaited committee aims to better advocate for overseas-trained doctors, with its recruitment process now open to members.
Female IMGs creating crucial support networks It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.
Blood test could predict babies’ chronic lung disease: Study Australian researchers hope this early detection will generate more targeted treatments and reduce risks for babies born prematurely.
AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs The watchdog says complaints against older GPs have ‘jumped disturbingly’, but the RACGP warns it is a fine line between assessing competency and ageism.
‘Ironic and concerning’: MRFF public health research questioned Just 40c in every $1 earmarked for preventive and public health is being spent on keeping people healthy, a new study has found.
GP ‘speed dates’ show students the value of general practice The RACGP used the weekend’s Australian Medical Students Association conference to spruik the profession and inspire the next generation.
Doctors central to restoring public trust: Study Around 95% of people trust their GP for health information over scientists and government agencies, new research has shown.
Bush trip inspires registrar GP on regional work A city GP registrar says his perspective has been changed by spending more time in the regions, following a successful RACGP training trip.