Calls for GPs to have greater role in maternity care Women in vulnerable patient populations are at risk because GPs are being pushed out of maternity care ‘too often without any discussion’, according to the Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Antenatal/Postnatal Care network.
RACGP Foundation 2018 research grants and awards The RACGP Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2018 research grant and awards.
August 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 now available online.
Report calls for greater coordination and funding for Australian primary care The Grattan Institute has released a new report calling for greater political attention, funding and coordination for the Australian primary care sector.
Managing chronic pain: Different approaches to a complex issue Chronic pain affects one in five Australians. newsGP spoke with a patient and a GP about some of the best ways to tackle the situation.
How environmental issues present in general practice Environmental health concerns can present to general practice in a variety of ways, from the effects of bushfires to mental health issues.
July 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 now available online.
RACGP takes the lead in supporting non-vocationally registered doctors RACGP Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess reflects on the college’s new program to support non-vocationally registered doctors attain Fellowship.
What GPs need to know for the start of the new financial year The new financial year will bring a number of important changes to programs and services that affect general practice. newsGP summarises some key information for GPs.
New refugee healthcare resource for GPs and practice teams Dr Kate Walker, GP and Chair of the RACGP Refugee Health Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about the Australian refugee health practice guide during Refugee Week.