In Practice: Face-to-face opportunities for rural members RACGP Rural is inviting members to join upcoming face-to-face events for networking and educational opportunities.
Chance to honour outstanding rural healthcare Nominations for individuals or teams ‘doing something remarkable’ in the rural and remote healthcare space are underway.
‘You don’t have to be sick to see a GP’ This Men’s Health Week, a GP with a special interest says normalising consistent health checks with a regular GP is key to improving outcomes.
Health sector has third highest inflation in Australia: ABS New figures show the 6.1% increase for the 12 months up to April was only exceeded by alcohol and tobacco, and insurance and financial services.
No funding for onsite GP at Parliament House The RACGP says it is disappointed by revelations funding for the Canberra service was not sought, saying ‘everyone deserves quality care’.
GPs’ huge opportunity to provide meaningful palliative care The way in which we care for the dying has a huge impact on the wellbeing of the person who we identify as the patient, writes Dr Louis Christie.
In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season The Australian Immunisation Register has made enhancements to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information in preparation for the 2024 winter season.
Celebrating GPs’ contribution: World Family Doctor Day The RACGP President thanks Australia’s GPs for ‘keeping the engine running’ of our ‘world-class’ health system.
‘It’s been absolutely terrific’: 96-year-old GP shares secrets to success Dr John Wiseman is one of Australia’s oldest practising doctors, and as he prepares to hang up the stethoscope, says he ‘has no regrets’.
More support needed for GPs delivering palliative care GPs are being asked to share the challenges and successes of providing palliative care, which experts say can be part of day-to-day consulting.