RACGP makes CPD simple and seamless for GPs In response to member feedback, the college is launching an intuitive new platform with a stronger focus on education.
Eye disease with Vision Australia This episode includes an interview with Nabill Jacob, orthoptist and relationships manager for Vision Australia, which covers common adult and paediatric eye diseases, as well as the conditions of which GPs should be aware.
RACGP President congratulates GPs on Queen’s Birthday honours GPs throughout Australia have been recognised for their valuable contributions to the country’s healthcare.
GPs at the forefront of South Australia’s successful efforts to tackle coronavirus The state has been among the nation’s leaders in controlling the virus – here’s how.
How has the temporary closure of BreastScreen affected GPs? Like so many aspects of primary care, breast cancer screening has been impacted by the coronavirus.
Coeliac disease continues to be a ‘clinical chameleon’ Coeliac Australia’s new campaign highlights a range of symptoms beyond typical gut issues and encourages at-risk people to visit their GP.
WA Health Minister backs urgent calls for telehealth item numbers As suspected coronavirus cases place more demand on GP workflow, the need to expand the MBS item numbers has been called a ‘no brainer’.
RACGP records strong results in medical training survey But bullying, discrimination and harassment remain issues throughout medical training.
Novel coronavirus Experts Professor Paul Effler and Dr David Spiers discuss the novel coronavirus and the current situation in Australia. This episode explores the background of the coronavirus, and theories about how such a virus can start in the human population. It also covers: infectivity, transmissibility and severity what GPs can learn from the SARS and MERS virus, and how this information can help prevention in Australia, including what is being done to avoid a China-like outbreak vaccines what GPs should do if a patient calls with concerns they may be infected masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) what GPs can do to protect themselves and their practices. Information correct as at 4 February 2020.
RACGP President congratulates GPs named in Australia Day Honours The 2020 honours list recognises the importance of general practice in shaping the health of the nation.