Second WA politician questions GP involvement in assisted dying scheme The MP argued only psychiatrists and geriatricians can determine a patient’s decision-making capacity in relation to voluntary assisted dying.
Iron infusions ‘taking off’ in general practice The procedure is becoming a key part of general practice – and that is good news.
Australians name GPs as their most ethical professionals In a national survey, general practice beat out pharmacies and hospitals for the most ethical profession with which Australians are in close contact.
Number of people delaying their GP consultation declining But nearly one third of people living in outer-regional, remote or very remote areas have reported visiting an ED because a GP was unavailable.
Extension for PIP QI applications Practices experiencing delays in either submitting data or securing a time-limited exemption may now submit a late application for payment.
NPS general practice report echoes RACGP findings It found mental health conditions are among the most common issues dealt with in general practice.
GP19: Your patients, your community, your solutions From AI to pain management to running a practice, the first day of the RACGP’s conference offers GPs a comprehensive look at their profession.
Career interrupted: When the doctor becomes the patient Dr Karen Woods was working hard to advance in the career she loved – but life doesn’t always go according to plan.
Tools of my trade Dr Claire Denness pays tribute to one of the most indispensable tools in general practice.
Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes LiveLighter aims to boost doctors’ confidence to start conversations with patients about managing their weight.