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In Practice: Call for GPs to join dementia study

In Practice: Call for GPs to join dementia study

New research aims to gather GPs’ understanding of and attitudes to dementia diagnosis and management, and the use of blood-based biomarkers.


GPs and politicians ‘need to be working together’

GPs and politicians ‘need to be working together’

One of the RACGP GP Advocate Network’s newest members says being proactive to ‘protect what GPs do best’ has many rewards.


GPs key to saving 73,000 bags of discarded blood

GPs key to saving 73,000 bags of discarded blood

The RACGP has backed a campaign urging haemochromatosis patients to donate their blood, after research found many are unaware of the option.


‘Join this century’: Call for change amid growing GP red tape

‘Join this century’: Call for change amid growing GP red tape

The RACGP is demanding a solution from the Commonwealth after presenting it with a long list of cumbersome ways its services are burdening time-poor GPs.


Holistic patient care key for overweight and obesity

Holistic patient care key for overweight and obesity

New education for GPs supporting patients with overweight and obesity aligns with the latest Red Book recommendations.


Flagship preventive health guidelines get first update in eight years

Flagship preventive health guidelines get first update in eight years

The RACGP says the 10th edition of its Red Book has undergone rigorous updates to ensure it is accessible and relevant to Australia’s changing healthcare landscape.


Health Workforce Certificates no longer required for IMGs

Health Workforce Certificates no longer required for IMGs

The removal of a ‘ridiculous’ piece of red tape placing pressure on rural and remote general practices has been welcomed by the RACGP.


‘My dream was Australia’: A new GP’s tale of red tape and persistence

‘My dream was Australia’: A new GP’s tale of red tape and persistence

From petrol station attendant to Townsville GP, the route to Fellowship for Dr Nitin Chaudhary has been far from straightforward.


Specific template referrals labelled ‘tedious’ by frustrated GPs

Specific template referrals labelled ‘tedious’ by frustrated GPs

The trend is resulting in a growing number of rejections, forcing clinicians’ attention away from patients and onto ticking boxes.


Increasingly complex presentations pile pressure on GPs

Increasingly complex presentations pile pressure on GPs

Excessive red tape, business sustainability and staff shortages are also causing issues, according to a recent newsGP poll.


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