The most important patient is yourself RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon reflects on Dr Geoff Toogood’s brave decision to prioritise his mental health and relinquish his role as a keynote speaker at GP19.
Patients with ‘empathic’ GP at reduced risk of early death: Research The researchers said the potential impact of empathy is ‘comparable to prescribing medicines’.
CrazySocks4Docs to shine a light on doctor mental health newsGP speaks with campaign founder Dr Geoff Toogood about the ongoing need to be aware of doctors’ mental health.
Doctors and the effects of decision fatigue Decision-making may deteriorate throughout the day and negatively impact cancer screening rates, new research has found.
GPs react to World Family Doctor Day The RACGP Practice Owners Conference provided an ideal setting for GPs to reflect on what it means to be a family doctor.
Global health: World’s family doctors to gather in Sydney The RACGP has won the right to host the 2022 World Organization of Family Doctors World Conference.
‘Corridor consults’ placing unnecessary stress on registrars Should general practice registrars be obligated to provide medical care to colleagues and family?
Self-help principles alone not the answer for GP burnout: Expert says The ‘impossible’ demands expected of GPs commonly leads to burnout, Dr Leanne Rowe warns.
Questions over Good Samaritan rights and obligations following alleged police assault The case of a Melbourne doctor allegedly assaulted by police while assisting a stricken man under their supervision has highlighted issues regarding the powers and responsibilities of medical Good Samaritans.