Offering trauma-informed care in general practice Establishing trust and offering a collaborative, welcoming service can assist GPs in identifying patients who have experienced trauma, new research has found.
Government reduction of visas for overseas GPs to save $400 million The Federal Government plans to slash 800 visas for overseas GPs over four years, a move it says will save more than $400 million from the health budget through reduced billing.
RACGP smoking cessation resources to mark World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day aims to promote awareness of the harms of tobacco smoking and advocate for effective strategies to reduce tobacco consumption. The RACGP has a number of resources to assist healthcare professionals in guiding patients to smoking cessation.
NDIS autism disconnect: Is the driver need or money? When advocating for people with a disability in Australia, one becomes indurated to the disappointments provided by the Government. We were treated to another example this month, writes Dr James Best.
The importance of culturally appropriate healthcare spaces To mark National Reconciliation Week, newsGP looks at the importance of cultural safety in general practice and highlights some useful resources for GPs and practice teams.
Australian autism advocates express anger over proposed changes to the NDIS Autism advocates are critical of the possibility of access restrictions to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Flu vaccine shortages due to ‘unprecedented demand’: Chief Medical Officer Increased demand of up to 30% is the cause of shortfalls in the supply of flu vaccines around Australia, according to Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Hobbs.
New RACGP program to support non-vocationally registered doctors gain Fellowship More than 3000 non-vocationally registered GPs will be supported to attain Fellowship of the RACGP, following confirmation of funding in this year’s Federal Budget.
Students say no to more Australian medical schools Greater numbers of medical schools will increase pressure on existing students and will not tackle the real cause of the rural doctor shortage, the President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association told newsGP.
Check, correct, comply: AHPRA releases new tool for advertising testimonials The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has released a new tool designed to help avoid confusion about the use of patient testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services.