Health Minister pushed for more detail on proposed general practice reforms RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins has written to Mark Butler calling for decisive government action and investment in patient care.
Government spending on general practice falls Australia’s GPs are ‘busier than ever’ but expenditure per person on general practice has decreased.
Push to make abortion more accessible Recertification for GP providers is one of the barriers experts are calling to be lifted to ensure accessibility across Australia.
RACGP pushes for greater reproductive healthcare access A college submission has called for changes aimed at making abortion and contraceptive services more affordable and accessible.
Study weighs up impact of different drug dosages for men and women New research that has found women are not just ‘smaller versions of men’ could help to reduce adverse reactions to medication.
New council ‘a great start’ to improve female healthcare outcomes The National Women’s Health Advisory Council is expected to provide tailored care and address gender inequalities.
Crisis Summit White Paper released Headline recommendations include an immediate increase to Medicare rebates, tripling the bulk billing incentive, and a reduction in red tape.
Debt-scrapping law for rural doctors kicks in The move is designed to encourage doctors and nurse practitioners to work in areas of acute need, although views are mixed on its likely impact.
The state of reproductive carrier screening in Australia SPONSORED: The third in a series of free webinars focused on non-invasive prenatal screening is due to take place next week.
First national online directory for eating disorders The site links credentialed healthcare providers to ensure access to appropriate treatment pathways.