Queensland GP receives prestigious promotion Stephen Margolis talks about his promotion with Queensland Health, editing AJGP, and why general practice is such a satisfying career.
Do they teach perfume dispensing in pharmacy school? RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon reminds pharmacists of GPs’ pivotal role as respected medical specialists in their communities.
Choosing the right path Recently graduated medical student Dr Daniel Straw is looking forward to the possibilities and flexibility of a career in general practice.
What do the MBS Taskforce recommendations mean for general practice? Dr Michael Wright, Chair of RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, talks to newsGP about the recommendations for general practice and the college’s response.
New round of PEP positions for non-VR doctors The RACGP has announced a second intake for its new Practice Experience Program, with a further 200 places to become available.
Registrars’ high ED referral rates reflect ‘best practice’ training General practice registrars refer patients to emergency departments at nearly twice the rate of their established colleagues, a study has revealed.
Jan–Feb issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is available online.
GPs recognised on the 2019 Australia Day Honours List GPs from all over the country were recognised for their contributions to their patients, communities and profession.
Study finds popular fertility treatment ‘painful and pointless’ A prevalent – and invasive – IVF procedure does not increase birth rates, a new study has found.
Practice Experience Program has launched to support non-VR doctors The RACGP program is designed to provide non-vocationally registered doctors with the support they need to attain Fellowship.