Public servant asks surgeons to ‘say no’ to GPs A program manager has suggested surgeons refuse GP referrals for ‘old’ patients or those with comorbidities, drawing a strong GP rebuke.
Report questioning value of GP referrals draws RACGP fire The college has pushed back against claims that many GP referrals to specialists represent ‘opportunistic rather than purposeful clinical engagement’.
Australia’s rural communities to benefit from $115m funding injection The extension of the Rural Health Outreach Fund promises to bring doctors and health professionals to patients in remote areas.
General practice accreditation process due to recommence On-site assessments of the RACGP’s Standards for general practices will resume from 26 October.
Practice nurses ‘a conduit between patient and health system’ Nursing in the Community Week is celebrating nurses’ contribution and raising awareness about how they support people to stay safe at home.
Rural women’s health receives boost The Federal Government has funded new research to improve access to contraception and medical abortion for rural and regional communities.
Voluntary assisted dying report released More than 120 Victorians have ended their lives during the scheme’s first 12 months, while GPs represent half of all registered practitioners.
‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS The revelation comes as the Federal Government accepts almost all 29 recommendations from the landmark Tune review as part of an effort to reduce wait times and improve services.
Significant update on asthma management Australian Asthma Handbook V2.1 focuses on avoiding the underuse of preventer medications and the over-reliance on reliever medications.
RACGP urges Federal Government to invest in primary care Support is especially vital given the likely long-term impact of COVID-19, the college said in its updated pre-budget submission.