RACGP joins call to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility The college has signed a letter addressed to all Australian governments, outlining significant health reasons for raising the age from 10 to 14.
Health of the Nation 2021: The current shape of general practice The RACGP’s annual report taking the pulse of general practice around the country has been released. Here are the key themes and reactions to this year’s findings.
In Practice: Seeking GP feedback on mental health care GPs can also be informed about a number of upcoming educational webinars, networking opportunities and training programs.
Progress made on Closing the Gap Latest AIHW figures show the health gap is narrowing between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians.
How a COVID hotline could help hospitals and GPs A GP-led initiative is proposing a 24/7 hotline to take the burden off emergency services and ensure continuity of care.
What role should GPs play in managing COVID-19 cases? With record daily cases stretching Australia’s healthcare network, there is renewed focus on how patients can be managed in a strained system.
In Practice: How to prevent and manage patient aggression Also find out about new PBS changes, as well as CPD opportunities, vaping webinars and more.
Venous disease The Good GP interviews vascular surgeon Dr Samantha Peden on venous ulcers and chronic venous insufficiencies.
More than $1b committed to help Close the Gap The funding includes $254.4 million to address the life expectancy gap via infrastructure upgrades to Aboriginal Medical Services.
Close the Gap PBS Co-payment changes a ‘positive step forward’ The RACGP has welcomed changes that aim to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ access to subsidised medicines.