‘The future of general practice’: Practice-based research networks Michelle Guppy conducts research with ‘questions relevant to GPs, being generated by GPs, and investigated on general practice patients’.
Changes to health workforce distribution system come into effect newsGP explains the changes and what they mean for rural and remote GPs, international medical graduates and the communities they serve.
Experts back calls for preventive action on chronic disease Australia’s tidal wave of chronic disease is growing, but GPs’ ability to deal with it is hamstrung by funding, experts say.
Business and clinical mentors in general practice GP and practice owner Dr Maria Boulton reflects on some of the best mentors in different aspects of her career.
Policy responses to increasing workforce supply Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda wants to start a discussion to support planning around a future Australian medical training model.
June issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest edition of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.
Why does Australia no longer have a dedicated rural health minister? Peak health bodies have expressed concern over the lack of a dedicated rural health minister in the new-look Morrison ministry.
Financial incentives not effective in tackling rural GP shortages A new study has found non-financial factors to be more important when determining where to live and work.
Recognition, reward, communication: Establishing a practice culture Dr Sarah Lewis has found creating and maintaining a positive culture takes thought, hard work and the occasional tough conversation.
New guidelines for telehealth consultations The updated RACGP resource is designed to help practices make use of MBS-supported video consultations.