Fears of asymptomatic coronavirus transfer grow Australian health authorities have issued new advice based on reported instances of viral transfer by asymptomatic carriers.
GPs call for clarity amid coronavirus confusion Inconsistent messaging and an overall lack of coordination are hurting efforts to curtail the coronavirus, a prominent GP has said.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
‘I thought it was just me’: Registrars and impostor syndrome Feeling like a fraud is common for general practice registrars, but the issue is often shrouded in secrecy.
Junior doctors working unsafe hours to ‘earn their stripes’ New research highlights the need for workplace improvements to help protect junior doctors’ health and wellbeing.
Renewed calls to overhaul hospital funding NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says patients present at hospitals with minor conditions in part because not all GP visits are covered by Medicare.
Future-proofing the general practice workforce The Practice Experience Program offers a number of benefits for non-vocationally registered doctors – and applications are now open.
Government to help GPs reach the frontline New emergency protocols will make it easier for GPs to work in bushfire-affected communities.
Workforce Incentive Program: What will the new year bring? newsGP summarises the changes to government workforce incentives coming into effect in 2020.
Small signs of progress in budget update The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook includes relatively little for GPs, but there are some promising initiatives.