Australia’s rural communities to benefit from $115m funding injection The extension of the Rural Health Outreach Fund promises to bring doctors and health professionals to patients in remote areas.
General practice accreditation process due to recommence On-site assessments of the RACGP’s Standards for general practices will resume from 26 October.
Practice nurses ‘a conduit between patient and health system’ Nursing in the Community Week is celebrating nurses’ contribution and raising awareness about how they support people to stay safe at home.
GPs see more than 90% of permanent aged care residents: Report And they see each resident an average of around twice a month, according to the latest AIHW figures.
What is expected of Australia’s doctors? New code of conduct revealed The Medical Board’s updated code will come into effect from October and includes new sections on vexatious complaints and social media use.
Close to 50% increase in end-of-life care hospitalisations The growth and ageing of Australia’s population combined with more chronic and incurable illnesses has left more patients in palliative care.
Voluntary assisted dying report released More than 120 Victorians have ended their lives during the scheme’s first 12 months, while GPs represent half of all registered practitioners.
‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS The revelation comes as the Federal Government accepts almost all 29 recommendations from the landmark Tune review as part of an effort to reduce wait times and improve services.
RACGP urges Federal Government to invest in primary care Support is especially vital given the likely long-term impact of COVID-19, the college said in its updated pre-budget submission.
Fear, doubt and hope: GP stories from the aged care frontline Two GPs describe what it’s like caring for Australia’s most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.