Health Minister pushed for more detail on proposed general practice reforms RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins has written to Mark Butler calling for decisive government action and investment in patient care.
Incomplete picture hampering long COVID response Data gaps and inconsistent clinical definitions are hampering efforts to manage the increasingly prevalent condition.
New resources aim to get GPs and patients on the same page The ‘first do no harm’ guide aims to improve therapeutic relationships, so patients get ‘maximum value’ from GPs.
‘The best career’: 40 years as a GP in country Australia As she prepares to retire from her dream job, Dr Kate Davey reflects on the joy, privilege and hurdles of being a rural GP.
Data changes flagged for hundreds of general practices Significant changes to the way MedicineInsight data from almost 700 general practices is overseen lie ahead, with an opt-out deadline next week.
GP provider details compromised in Medibank leak Australia’s largest health insurer says it has not yet determined the extent of the breach, with the AFP now also becoming involved.
Sexual harassment by patients ‘all too common’: RACGP President The college says patient misconduct often goes unreported and wants more support for GPs who are exposed to inappropriate patient behaviour.
Information security guide to keep GP data safe Worried an Optus-style data breach could affect you? An updated information security resource is now available for general practice.
How to make gambling harm part of ‘that general medical conversation’ The RACGP wants to support GPs to identify patients at risk of gambling harm in order to better implement targeted specialist treatment.
Burnout twice as risky for patient safety: Study A large new meta-analysis also shows burnt out doctors are three times more likely to consider leaving their job or regretting their career.