‘Game changing’ extended skills recognition launched The RACGP program is open to all Fellows with at least five years’ experience in their interest area, including dermatology and addiction.
A ‘shared vocabulary’ needed in uncertain times: WONCA President The problematic forces impacting global health and family medicine require reflection and values-based action, says Dr Anna Stavdal.
Report highlights lingering burden on volunteer firefighters It says reducing stigma, taking time out, and bolstering support are key to keeping Australia’s emergency crews mentally well.
Formal recognition of rural generalists one step closer Australia’s specialist general practice colleges are encouraging doctors to provide feedback on an application being assessed by the AMC.
The GP who inspired the RACGP President A mentor to Dr Nicole Higgins, this doctor has been part of the fabric of his Victorian country town for more than 40 years.
‘Catastrophically worse’: Rural GP begging for change An award-winning doctor is calling for an overhaul of registrar allocations, saying regional medicine is in an ‘existential crisis’.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Rural clinic closures taking their toll An increasing number of regional towns are losing their general practices, with recruitment issues and rising costs having a devastating impact.
‘What a bloody privilege’: Dr O’Kane’s tale of rural medicine The GP, currently working and living in a remote NT community, reflects on the rewards and adventure of a life she has forged against the odds.
GPs take climate fight to Parliament House An army of doctors has descended on Parliament House to rally against a NT gas extraction proposal, labelling it ‘cancer alley’.
Precision oncology launches across Australia More than 23,000 people with incurable cancers are set to benefit from an initiative to fund genetic testing and identify targeted treatments.