RACGP applauds investment in Rural Coordination Units A $27 million Government injection to boost the Rural Generalist Pathway marks an important step to support rural and remote GPs in training.
Rural Health Commissioner Office extended Legislation will be introduced to enhance the scope of the Office, in a move the RACGP has described as a ‘big step forward’.
Is this the most remote private GP clinic in Australia? Dr Katie Williamson moved to Nhulunbuy to gain skills in a remote town.
Making connections for better rural mental health The struggles Megan Gomez saw in her community inspired her to develop a telehealth service so GPs can help patients more easily access psychologists.
Rural and city: Striving for improved health equity A remote GP and a city GP compare experiences and discuss the endeavour for health equity across geographical locations.
City–remote health divide starts from birth Statistics designed to track clinical activity and outcomes related to pregnancy have revealed marked differences in a number of key areas.
Sea change: Life as a GP in the Tiwi Islands Dr Justin Coleman recently made a major life change, uprooting from 12 years of city living to move to the remote Tiwi Islands.
Removing barriers to care for young onset dementia Dr Wendy Kelso talks about helping people with young onset dementia access treatment, no matter where they live.
New guidelines for telehealth consultations The updated RACGP resource is designed to help practices make use of MBS-supported video consultations.
RFDS receives funding for rural and remote mental health services RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda applauds the decision – but urges the Government not to forget GPs working in the bush.