RACGP aged care standards out for second review Following initial consultation last year, the college is seeking further feedback to its standards for aged care. newsGP details key updates.
Patient charter updated to align with Standards The update helps promote mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of patients and GPs while adhering to national healthcare rights.
New free mental health service for doctors The pandemic has taken a considerable toll on people’s mental health – and Australia’s healthcare professionals are not immune.
On the frontline? Ditch the stubble and enact the bubble GPs Dr Wendy Burton and Dr Kat McLean have some tips for managing your day and keeping you and your family safe.
Junior doctors working unsafe hours to ‘earn their stripes’ New research highlights the need for workplace improvements to help protect junior doctors’ health and wellbeing.
RACGP President accuses Pharmacy Guild of ‘classic overreach’ The powerful lobby group has again called for expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice following a new report that predicts a major GP workforce shortfall by 2030.
New website to support doctors’ health and wellbeing DRS4DRS helps practitioners and medical students easily connect with health services and programs specifically designed for their needs.
‘We need to show leadership’: Doctors with disability Dr Dinesh Palipana wants to pave the way for other medical students and doctors with disability.
Starting the conversation about eating disorders The new MBS item numbers for eating disorders involve an assessment tool that helps GPs and patients examine a disease that is often hard to discuss.
‘Just because I’m colourful doesn’t mean I’m not competent’ Should doctors look a certain way? Dr Sarah Gray believes people’s attitudes towards her extensive body art are changing.