Ministerial appointments welcomed RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon congratulates Health Minister Greg Hunt on his reappointment and maps out his vision of the next three years.
Victorian budget: Mental health, dental care and rebuilt hospitals Free dental care for government school students, restored hospitals and more ambulances are among the health priorities in Victoria’s budget.
RACGP to sponsor award for patients’ favourite GP The Australian Patients Association national award for GPs will for the first time be sponsored by the RACGP.
Doctors and the effects of decision fatigue Decision-making may deteriorate throughout the day and negatively impact cancer screening rates, new research has found.
Disconnect between thoughts and actions on advance care planning Results of a recent survey show that most Australians know they should plan for the end of their lives, but are putting it off.
GPs react to World Family Doctor Day The RACGP Practice Owners Conference provided an ideal setting for GPs to reflect on what it means to be a family doctor.
Primary care really does make you live longer: Study A growing body of evidence shows that primary care doctors are associated with longer lives for their patients.
Chronic care funding pledge welcomed The RACGP has praised a bipartisan commitment from the major parties to reduce the burden of chronic disease.
Lifestyle, age and timing key indicators for conception A reproductive health expert talks about the complex factors contributing to declining rates of fertility, and how GPs can help patients conceive.
Major parties criticised over lack of action on aged care Labor’s policy has drawn cautious praise but is said to lack detail, while the Coalition has yet to reveal its plan.