GPs call for clarity amid coronavirus confusion Inconsistent messaging and an overall lack of coordination are hurting efforts to curtail the coronavirus, a prominent GP has said.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
‘I thought it was just me’: Registrars and impostor syndrome Feeling like a fraud is common for general practice registrars, but the issue is often shrouded in secrecy.
COAG Health Council announces new policy directions The directions are designed to provide clarity on what AHPRA and the National Boards must analyse when considering action against a practitioner.
Junior doctors working unsafe hours to ‘earn their stripes’ New research highlights the need for workplace improvements to help protect junior doctors’ health and wellbeing.
Renewed calls to overhaul hospital funding NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says patients present at hospitals with minor conditions in part because not all GP visits are covered by Medicare.
Majority feel having an abortion was the right decision: Research A new large-scale study on women’s feelings following a termination found most experience relief, not regret, five years on from the procedure.
Future-proofing the general practice workforce The Practice Experience Program offers a number of benefits for non-vocationally registered doctors – and applications are now open.
RACGP seeking GP views on controversial CPD changes President Dr Harry Nespolon has written to all members, asking them to consider providing feedback to the MBA’s proposed changes.
Potential rebate increase for rural general practice A new plan could see certain Medicare rebates more than double for doctors formally recognised as ‘rural generalists’.