GPs must be equipped to ‘deliver the care our patients deserve’ The RACGP President has laid bare the changes facing general practice and the remedies needed, speaking directly to the nation’s healthcare decision makers.
Pioneering registrar labels remote posting a ‘wonderful experience’ The first participant in a new initiative aimed at addressing rural workforce shortages is learning at a rate she ‘never expected’.
Canberra Independents commit to GP incentives A coalition of ACT politicians announced a plan to rollout $40,000 packages for GPs, and the RACGP is urging other parties to do the same.
Concern after panel declares PIP and WIP ‘not actually essential’ That is according to the latest consultation from a panel tasked with assessing the future of GP incentives, and it is ringing alarm bells for the RACGP.
RACGP cautiously accepts Victorian Single Employer Model The pilot is part of an expansion to support the training pipeline and boost the rural GP workforce – but caveats remain, says the college.
Incentivised training placements reduce registrar shortfall Workforce shortage woes are starting to ease as RACGP incentive placements put 177 registrars in areas of urgent need, but there is still work to be done by government.
New incentives encouraging GPs to explore Australia GP in training Dr Lena Rennick says moving was like ‘going on an adventure’ and is calling on others to make the most of new placement grants.
‘Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.
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.
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.