Calls to prioritise influenza vaccine for general practice A recent survey found more than 50% of clinics report not receiving enough stock to meet patient demand.
GPs receive millions to further general practice Professor Jon Emery and Associate Professor Jason Ong speak to newsGP about their respective research.
FARGP Community Project now optional The requirements have been updated to help broaden accessibility to the Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice.
Stigma affecting the health of Australians in same-sex relationships New research shows they visit their GP less often, use more antidepressant medication, and are more likely to have poorer health.
RACGP cautions against use of ‘pop-up’ telehealth services The college is reminding patients to continue the relationship with their regular GP instead of relying on corporate telehealth services.
Nominations for 2020 RACGP Awards now open The college is honouring the outstanding contributions of exceptional individuals to general practice.
GPs recognised on World Family Doctor Day The RACGP has called on Australians to give thanks to GPs working on the healthcare frontline.
Certain memory complaints may predict future dementia New research reaffirms the importance of practitioners listening to older patients’ self-experience of cognitive decline.
GPs and aged care In this episode, hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gill Singleton discuss GPs and aged care, sharing insights into the impact of COVID-19 , the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, and how choosing to practise in this area can make a difference to often-vulnerable people.
Primary care nurses want to do more: Survey The nationwide workforce survey, released on International Nurses Day, found 45% of primary care nurses feel underutilised.