More rural medical student placements on the way Funding of $114 million has been set aside to allow 80 additional training places in regional areas each year.
Doctors’ view of AHPRA the most negative of all: Survey No other health profession had a bleaker perception of the regulator than medical practitioners, according to research released this week.
Rural clinic celebrates quarter century of community service Times have changed in the past 25 years, but this award-winning general practice’s close connection with the people it serves has remained.
Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
Trial highlights lack of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link But an Australian study looking at the effectiveness of alcohol intervention targeting women has shown promise for change.
‘Clear and consistent’ telehealth rules to start in September A widely foreshadowed Medical Board crackdown on so-called ‘tick and flick’ prescribing will come into force later this year.
AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers The RACGP President welcomes the shift, which follows college advocacy – but says more needs to be done to cut the time to resolve notifications.
‘We are going to miss out’: Stark warning on IMG recruitment While New Zealand can process IMGs within three months, Australia’s bureaucracy is proving a major barrier to addressing workforce shortages.
GP sued for defamation by naturopath faces millions in legal fees In his quest to debunk medical misinformation, Dr Adam Smith has found himself embroiled in a legal saga that has now stretched for more than two years.
In Practice: Prescription Shopping Information Service changes From May, GPs will no longer be able to receive a copy of a Patient Summary Report via fax, Services Australia has advised.