Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease It is hoped a new institute for infectious disease will improve capacity to respond to pandemics, but experts say GPs must be involved.
‘Great inclusion’ of GPs urged by bushfire royal commission Experts welcome the commission’s recommendations, but say they must be implemented urgently as Australia heads into another bushfire season.
Shaping the future of primary care: Budgets and telehealth In the second monthly column on funding advocacy, Dr Michael Wright sees positive change – but also missed opportunities.
GPs need resources to manage post-acute COVID patients: RACGP A new college publication is designed to help GPs manage the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Self-care a path to better health outcomes And GPs have a major role to play, according to a recently released policy blueprint.
Should patients determine their own gap fee? New research suggests a ‘patient-chosen gap payment’ model could potentially generate almost $1.5 billion in revenue for general practice.
How does the unprecedented 2020–21 Federal Budget affect GPs? From mental health to COVID vaccine readiness, this year’s budget includes a number of measures that will impact general practice.
Public health system needs better and more targeted funding to be truly world-class: RACGP The college has outlined its funding priorities in a new position statement ahead of this week’s Federal Budget announcement.
Push to devolve COVID care to GPs as Victoria faces huge caseload GPs will directly care for mild coronavirus cases under a new pilot program designed to reduce pressure on the health system as the state struggles with more than 7500 active cases.
Using IT to improve patient care Dr Kean Seng Lim joins Charlotte, Ash and Bek to discuss how we can use IT to improve patient care.