Payroll tax abolishment moves forward Queensland’s new Government is following through on its election commitment, as it begins the process of scrapping the tax.
Getting to know Dr Michael Wright ‘The problems are real, but the solutions are also real’ says the RACGP President-elect, detailing his plans for the college and his advocacy priorities.
In Practice: Call for GPs to join dementia study New research aims to gather GPs’ understanding of and attitudes to dementia diagnosis and management, and the use of blood-based biomarkers.
Billing education package aims to ease GPs’ ‘huge concern’ The RACGP has released a new CPD solution to support members in optimising billing strategies and address concerns around financial and business viability.
Final Scope of Practice Review revealed It found ‘virtually all’ health professions face barriers working to full scope, but the RACGP labelled the review ‘reductionist’, urging decisionmakers caution in considering its recommendations.
GPs and politicians ‘need to be working together’ One of the RACGP GP Advocate Network’s newest members says being proactive to ‘protect what GPs do best’ has many rewards.
Record influx of new doctors mitigating GP shortage In promising signs of regrowth for the healthcare landscape, more new doctors than ever before were registered to practise in Australia last year.
In Practice: RACGP seeking new dermatology Chair Nominations are open for a new Specific Interests Dermatology Chair, for RACGP Fellows or members registered with AHPRA as specialist GPs.
Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Arrangement comes to an end As of Friday, the profession’s autonomy will be expanded as new laws take effect, despite long-standing opposition from the RACGP.
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