RACGP launches new program for specialist IMGs The new PEP Specialist Stream provides enhanced support to specialist international medical graduates.
Report the ‘first step’ towards nationwide primary care data asset The massive data collection program should improve patient outcomes while potentially raising the profile and political leverage of general practice.
One in nine Australian women aged 40–44 has endometriosis A new AIHW report has shed light on women living with endometriosis, but there are fears the numbers may actually be much higher.
Pharmacy Guild scope-of-practice push continues The calls, found in a submission to the National Rural Health Commissioner, include the ability to prescribe medicines and administer more vaccines.
Unsafe air pollution standards up for review The RACGP has joined calls to reduce the amount of toxic pollution allowed in the air, at the same time as new research strengthens its link with increased death rates.
Push to measure steroid use in general practice How many general practice patients are using non-prescribed anabolic steroids? Dr Beng Eu hopes to find out – and provide more targeted care.
International cancer survey highlights treatment shortcomings Diagnosis delays and the management of ongoing side effects were labelled the main causes of inefficiency.
Practice owners encouraged to boost PEP participation Expressions of interest for the Practice Experience Program are now open, with applications for the 2020 intake open from 19 August.
RACGP Queensland Fellowship and Awards ceremony held in Townsville The college signalled its commitment to rural and remote practice by choosing the North Queensland city for the ceremony and other key events.
The value of patient feedback Dr Ken McCroary has found the process of collecting and assessing feedback has benefited not just his patients, but his entire practice.