Future of general practice on the agenda at emergency summit The RACGP is bringing together leaders to discuss solutions to key issues related to general practice sustainability, saying ‘immediate action’ is required.
Army veteran GP reacts to suicide report recommendations The Government has apologised for the failures of ‘successive governments’ in response to an interim report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
In Practice: Feedback requested for long COVID inquiry Members can participate in a survey to help inform the college’s submission to the recently announced long COVID inquiry.
How can we encourage COVID booster uptake? Millions of Australians still have not had a third dose. Associate Professor Holly Seale and Jessica Kaufman investigate what might convince them.
Health of the Nation: Investment needed to secure the future of general practice Business sustainability, burnout, red tape and an impending youth mental health crisis headline concerns raised by GPs.
Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
All excess deaths in Singapore linked to recent COVID infection: Study A new report from the country’s Ministry of Health attributes the increased death rate to COVID-19’s aggravation of existing illnesses.
Tools for GPs to improve patient understanding of palliative care SPONSORED: Palliative Care Australia is asking GPs to support a new education campaign targeting Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities.
Why are some Ukrainian refugees being denied Medicare? Unlike other refugees, such as recent humanitarian arrivals from Afghanistan, many are facing a hefty bill for basic medical care.
In Practice: Free educational resources RACGP Plus has a suite of free mental health education resources available for members.