Second WA politician questions GP involvement in assisted dying scheme The MP argued only psychiatrists and geriatricians can determine a patient’s decision-making capacity in relation to voluntary assisted dying.
Iron infusions ‘taking off’ in general practice The procedure is becoming a key part of general practice – and that is good news.
Australians name GPs as their most ethical professionals In a national survey, general practice beat out pharmacies and hospitals for the most ethical profession with which Australians are in close contact.
eConsult model aims to bridge rural–urban chronic disease health gap A new model giving patients and GPs in western Queensland access to input from city-based specialists is set to launch next year.
Number of people delaying their GP consultation declining But nearly one third of people living in outer-regional, remote or very remote areas have reported visiting an ED because a GP was unavailable.
Extension for PIP QI applications Practices experiencing delays in either submitting data or securing a time-limited exemption may now submit a late application for payment.
RACGP Rural 2019 award winners The college honoured some of the standout work in rural medicine at GP19.
New telehealth funding ‘a good start’ But the Chair of RACGP Rural believes fewer restrictions and further expansion is required to ensure every Australian can access quality healthcare.
Groundbreaking ECHO model at ‘tipping point’ of acceptance A global telementoring program training GPs in underserved areas is seeing major growth in Australia, with the RACGP and many hospitals signing up.
NPS general practice report echoes RACGP findings It found mental health conditions are among the most common issues dealt with in general practice.