Government heeds general practice calls for more coronavirus support A substantial portion of the Federal Government’s $2.4 billion health package will go towards primary care efforts to combat the disease.
Fallout from minister’s comments intensifies as GPs stay home A growing number of GPs with very minor ailments are unsure as to whether they should go into work as a result of Jenny Mikakos’ ‘dog whistling’.
Doctors rally around coronavirus GP after criticism from minister A petition condemning Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos and demanding she issue an apology has garnered more than 5000 signatures.
Chief Medical Officer coronavirus update Professor Brendan Murphy outlines the Federal Government’s response and future plans to support GPs amid the ongoing outbreak.
New innovative employment model for GPs undertaking rural training Trainee rural GPs in the Murrumbidgee region can now work in private practices and local hospitals under a new employment model.
RACGP President calls for coronavirus clarity Dr Harry Nespolon wants the Government ‘to be very clear’ about general practice’s role in responding to coronavirus.
Bushfires and the role of general practice The RACGP is calling for member feedback following their experiences during Australia’s unprecedented bushfire season.
Stronger, more flexible rural training to rollout next year: RACGP A strengthened training program designed around flexibility for general practice registrars interested in rural and remote work will begin next year, the RACGP has announced.
Hackathon: A GP think tank ‘Hackathon’ workshops give members a platform to collaborate and develop innovative solutions with their GP colleagues.
Coronavirus criteria expand again UPDATED: GPs should now consider testing symptomatic patients who have a recent travel history in a number of different countries.