A burnt out workforce impacts patient care Burnout among healthcare workers is no new concept – but how much does it impact patient care?
Spotlight on privacy as health sector reports most data breaches To mark Privacy Awareness Week, the RACGP is reminding practices to review policies and procedures to ensure health information is secure.
The concern of rising out-of-pocket health costs Rising out-of-pocket health costs are a worry. But the major political parties have barely mentioned it.
COVID-19 ‘creation stories’ It is time to distil what we have learned from the pandemic, writes Dr Magdalena Simonis.
RACGP continues push for overhaul of cosmetic surgery industry An ongoing review into the industry’s regulations is critical to ensuring that patient safety ‘comes first’, the college says.
Is it time for the post-vaccine wait to go? The 15-minute observation window has already been scrapped in the UK, and now one GP is asking whether it is time for Australia to do the same.
RACGP speaks out on lack of 10-year plan funding ‘Whoever forms government’ must invest in primary care or risk compromising the entire health system, says President Dr Karen Price.
Federal Budget breakdown: What GPs need to know This year’s Federal Budget is targeted at addressing the increasing cost of living for many Australians post-COVID-19 – and preparing the political landscape for the upcoming election.
Budget fallout: RACGP disappointment over 10-year plan Despite previous Government assurances, vital components of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan remain unfunded, President Dr Karen Price has said.
Proposed Privacy Act changes could disadvantage young patients Young patients could face barriers when accessing general practice services if a new Government proposal to tighten privacy laws comes into effect.