Funding warning as bulk-billing clinic closes One of Canberra’s last fully bulk-billed clinics has entered voluntary administration after struggling to cover costs and attract enough GPs.
GP receives multicultural business award More than two decades after moving to Australia, Dr Kiran Puttappa has made a name for himself as a leading GP entrepreneur and mentor for IMGs.
Tailored contraceptive advice key for CALD patients: Study Offering highly targeted and easy-to-understand education is crucial to empowering women to make informed decisions, one GP researcher found.
The medical educators ensuring equal opportunities for IMGs The Fellowship Support Program has ‘grown enormously’ in the past year, and could expand further should it receive Government support.
RACGP releases new interpreter guidelines As Australia becomes increasingly multicultural, the college has outlined how to best use interpreters in practice.
GPs as ‘advocates in an increasingly complex medical system’ A Canberra GP who cares for patients aged zero to 100 is recipient of the award for outstanding service to her community.
How collaboration can help counteract vaccine fatigue A program aimed at boosting COVID vaccination among vulnerable populations highlights the role of GP-led teams, writes Dr Ken McCroary.
Push to educate CALD patients on available COVID treatments While vaccination rates are rising among CALD populations, GPs should also focus on improving antiviral uptake for those eligible, an expert says.
Fact sheet clarifies billing rights when using interpreters GPs and patients can access longer attendance items should the use of translation services require an extended consultation.
Winter readiness tools for CALD patients Translated resources on COVID and flu vaccinations have been added to support GPs caring for patients who speak a first language other than English.