Conference spotlights future of general practice The RACGP’s Clinical Update was an opportunity to highlight what is working well, and how this can be used to set up a robust future.
What do GPs really think of the $8.5b Medicare investment? It is being touted as an unprecedented injection of funding – here’s how GPs from across the country are reacting to the Labor Party’s announcement.
‘Back to basics’ for blood cancer detection With cases predicted to spike in the next decade, ‘good old-fashioned medical care’ can still help GPs to detect the cancer early.
Calls for expanded genetic testing funding While the MBS item covering three conditions is welcome, experts say greater funding would boost access for more conditions and counselling.
Melioidosis fatalities increase An outbreak of the disease has already claimed several lives in flood-ravaged North Queensland, with GPs urged to remain vigilant.
Historic $8.5b Medicare investment explained Exactly what do the major parties’ commitments include and how will a promise to make ‘nine out of 10 visits to the GP free’ impact practices?
Payroll tax relief passes Queensland Parliament The state’s GPs are officially free from the tax after laws to permanently abolish it passed through Queensland Parliament.
Changes in the works for general practice accreditation GPs are being encouraged to give their feedback on proposed changes to the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme.
Rural health snapshot reveals ‘shameful failure’ Urgent action is needed to bridge the health divide impacting rural communities, says the National Rural Health Alliance’s latest analysis.
GP ‘gag clause’ for VAD to be scrapped Victorian doctors could soon be allowed to raise voluntary assisted dying with their patients for the first time after the State Government vowed to update laws currently ‘impeding access’.