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Calls for ‘targeted and tailored’ solutions for rural health

Calls for ‘targeted and tailored’ solutions for rural health

As Federal Election promises from all sides continue to roll in, the RACGP’s Rural Chair is concerned regional healthcare is being overlooked.


DPA changes ‘take doctors away from rural areas’

DPA changes ‘take doctors away from rural areas’

The Federal Government says its plan to expand Distribution Priority Areas has ‘no losers’, but the RACGP Rural Chair disagrees.


Bill targeting rural GP shortage stalls

Bill targeting rural GP shortage stalls

The Federal ‘Doctors for the Bush’ private bill proposed a reversal to changes in Distribution Priority Area settings.


In Practice: GP input sought for cancer guidelines

In Practice: GP input sought for cancer guidelines

GPs are invited to have their say on two new draft clinical guidelines for pancreatic cancer, which will inform a national strategy.


‘More towns without a doctor’: Increase in GPs moving from rural areas

‘More towns without a doctor’: Increase in GPs moving from rural areas

Recent rule changes have exacerbated pressure on remote general practice, underlining the need for urgent reform, according to RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.


Violence towards GPs and staff a growing problem

Violence towards GPs and staff a growing problem

Increased threats of physical harm have been attributed to workforce maldistribution and a rise in mental health conditions.


Priority care centres delivering positive results: SA Government

Priority care centres delivering positive results: SA Government

SA Health has released figures on patient use of priority care centres, saying they have helped reduce emergency department overcrowding in the state.


Changes to health workforce distribution system come into effect

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.


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