What does the latest MYEFO mean for general practice? From incentive funds to aged care and COVID-19 – a summary of the 2020–21 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.
New program a ‘pilot for medical workforce development’ A new, highly competitive program gives recently qualified doctors the opportunity to integrate career development into research.
Wrap of the year 2020 Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas close the year with highlights from the series and excerpts from their favourite moments of Generally Speaking.
GPs in EDs reduce wait times, costs: study A study that co-located GPs in UK emergency departments resulted in a number of positive clinical outcomes, but what would happen in Australia?
Health of the Nation 2020: Part 2 Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas wrap up the year with the General Practice: Health of the Nation report. They are joined by RACGP President, Dr Karen Price, and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, Dr Michael Wright.
People with cancer not making advance care plans with their GP A new survey suggests less than 3% discuss end-of-life care with their doctor.
Audit of compliance actions raises questions over efficacy of targeted letters Questions have emerged over whether Department of Health compliance activities recover enough money to justify the cost.
Less than half of LGBTQI people feel accepted by healthcare providers Patients look for signs of an inclusive practice from the moment they walk through the door.
RACGP wary of calls to scrap mental health treatment plans Acting President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has warned a proposal to replace the treatment plans with an online assessment tool is ‘lacking clarity’.
Health of the Nation 2020: Part 1 Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas wrap up the year with the RACGP’s General Practice: Health of the Nation report. They are joined by RACGP President-elect, Dr Karen Price, and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, Dr Michael Wright.