‘Extremely concerned’: Frustration boils over amid CDM uncertainty The RACGP has demanded the Federal Government delay chronic disease management changes until funding details are clarified.
‘Shocked’: Damning NHS report a ‘warning’ for Government A scathing report into the NHS says its problems are so severe they are ‘hard to quantify’, furthering fears that unless Australia acts, it will head down the same path.
New dementia data shows proactive care planning is key Just 51% of dementia patients living in the community had a GP CDM attendance, leading one expert to call for more proactive and continuous care.
Scholarships pay homage to pioneering Aboriginal educator The NT’s first cultural educator has a scholarship in her name, recognising general practice registrars dedicated to Indigenous health.
In Practice: GP24 full program available This year’s RACGP conference offers a dynamic program for all attendees at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
GPs must be equipped to ‘deliver the care our patients deserve’ The RACGP President has laid bare the changes facing general practice and the remedies needed, speaking directly to the nation’s healthcare decision makers.
Pioneering registrar labels remote posting a ‘wonderful experience’ The first participant in a new initiative aimed at addressing rural workforce shortages is learning at a rate she ‘never expected’.
RACGP opens next round of PhD top-up scholarships Research to avoid burnout and support GP readiness is just one of the projects supported by the RACGP Foundation’s new scholarships.
Canberra Independents commit to GP incentives A coalition of ACT politicians announced a plan to rollout $40,000 packages for GPs, and the RACGP is urging other parties to do the same.
Concern after panel declares PIP and WIP ‘not actually essential’ That is according to the latest consultation from a panel tasked with assessing the future of GP incentives, and it is ringing alarm bells for the RACGP.