Innovation in general practice Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas discuss the ins and outs of innovation in relation to general practice.
Healthcare partnerships form new research initiatives GPs are among the recipients of the latest round of NHMRC research grants designed to build on advances in healthcare policy and practice.
Dear dad in the park, this is why I’m not ‘just a GP’ Dr Claire Denness was shocked when someone recently asked: ‘You’re just a GP, aren’t you?’ Here’s her response.
Self-care a path to better health outcomes And GPs have a major role to play, according to a recently released policy blueprint.
Practice managers step up amid viability challenges It has been a challenging year for Australia’s practice managers, but peer support has provided some relief.
Federal Budget: RACGP says GPs need more help managing Australia’s health crises Properly funded general practice will be vital in helping keep patients – and the country – healthy, RACGP Acting President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda said.
Advocating for general practice during a pandemic Dr Michael Wright writes about the latest RACGP efforts in a time of major change for Australian healthcare.
Evidence shows ‘no benefit’ for more nurse-led clinics The ACT Government’s promise to open five new walk-in health centres has drawn criticism as an expensive and inefficient model of care.
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’.