‘I think I understand you, doctor’ Associate Professor Chris Hogan explores the importance of health literacy and ensuring patients understand what is being discussed with them.
In Practice: mental health training Eligible GPs who complete Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training will receive a subsidy and have the chance to provide their feedback.
Honouring achievement in rural general practice RACGP Rural has announced the four recipients of its annual awards.
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.
New GP–hospital partnership aims to improve specialist access The initiative will see patients given direct, on-site access to non-GP specialists, making handover and aftercare more efficient.
‘Building bridges between primary care, research, and health policy’ A recent recipient of a research scholarship and RACGP Academic Post wants to combine her skills to make a positive impact.
RACGP President thanks outgoing Health Minister for his service After more than 20 years in Parliament – five in charge of the health portfolio – Greg Hunt has announced his time in politics is ending.
RACGP lays Federal Election groundwork College representatives have undertaken a series of meetings with key stakeholders to discuss general practice priorities for the upcoming election.
In Practice: Tracking GPs’ experience of digital tools The RACGP is running a survey to understand the systems used in general practices, technology challenges, and where future investment is needed.
New ‘targeted awareness’ approach for Medicare compliance The Department of Health has begun a new education campaign aimed ‘at the lowest levels’ of non-compliance to Medicare claims.