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Preventable hospitalisations soar in GPs’ absence: AIHW

Preventable hospitalisations soar in GPs’ absence: AIHW

Patients with limited GP access are hospitalised three times more than their city counterparts, and the RACGP warns this will only worsen without a funding shakeup.


Incentivised training placements reduce registrar shortfall

Incentivised training placements reduce registrar shortfall

Workforce shortage woes are starting to ease as RACGP incentive placements put 177 registrars in areas of urgent need, but there is still work to be done by government.


New incentives encouraging GPs to explore Australia

New incentives encouraging GPs to explore Australia

GP in training Dr Lena Rennick says moving was like ‘going on an adventure’ and is calling on others to make the most of new placement grants.


‘Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal

‘Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal

New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.


Female IMGs creating crucial support networks

Female IMGs creating crucial support networks

It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.


RACGP represents on national climate change expert group

RACGP represents on national climate change expert group

GPs continue to lead the charge of warning of the health impacts of climate change, as a college Chair is appointed to the new group.


First Nations healthcare access gaps laid bare

First Nations healthcare access gaps laid bare

New AIHW data found 17% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have ‘poor access’ to a GP, and that increases with remoteness.


‘Interesting, challenging, rewarding’: Remote GP’s winning streak

‘Interesting, challenging, rewarding’: Remote GP’s winning streak

Winning an RACGP award helped promote the preventive healthcare the rural generalist provides to his remote community.


Concern for rural practices as IV fluid shortage bites

Concern for rural practices as IV fluid shortage bites

The TGA is working to find suitable alternatives, with the unprecedented shortage expected to last at least until the end of the year.


Sold out RACGP addiction conference puts vulnerable people first

Sold out RACGP addiction conference puts vulnerable people first

No longer an elephant in the room, the General Practice in Addiction Conference aims to start conversations about how to help the most vulnerable.


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