GPs in EDs reduce wait times, costs: study A study that co-located GPs in UK emergency departments resulted in a number of positive clinical outcomes, but what would happen in Australia?
Government to push ahead with mandatory vaccination reporting Bill Should the changes pass, providers will face a $6660 penalty for not reporting newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.
Health of the Nation 2020: Part 2 Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas wrap up the year with the General Practice: Health of the Nation report. They are joined by RACGP President, Dr Karen Price, and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, Dr Michael Wright.
People with cancer not making advance care plans with their GP A new survey suggests less than 3% discuss end-of-life care with their doctor.
Translating research outcomes into clinical practice New funding will enable the RACGP to advance research and translate the findings to general practices in areas where healthcare barriers exist.
RACGP wary of calls to scrap mental health treatment plans Acting President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has warned a proposal to replace the treatment plans with an online assessment tool is ‘lacking clarity’.
Health of the Nation 2020: Part 1 Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas wrap up the year with the RACGP’s General Practice: Health of the Nation report. They are joined by RACGP President-elect, Dr Karen Price, and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, Dr Michael Wright.
RACGP weighs in on future vaccination requirements The college has commented on proposed changes that would compel GPs to report all newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.
GP20: The RACGP’s annual conference kicks off This year’s event has gone digital, giving GPs across Australia the chance to come together and engage with a range of content.
Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease It is hoped a new institute for infectious disease will improve capacity to respond to pandemics, but experts say GPs must be involved.