Menstrual health research shows value of culturally safe care ‘Menstrual wellbeing is shaped by culture, history, gender and social connection,’ says GP and researcher Dr Talila Milroy.
In Practice: Member feedback needed on new advocacy plan Members are invited to help shape the RACGP’s new plan and advocate for changes most important to them and their patients.
Skin cancer scholarships launch They offer 12 GPs based in regional Queensland access to education materials designed to help better detect and treat the disease.
Nine out of 10 registrars satisfied with RACGP training: Survey Labelled a ‘tremendous success’, a 2024 registrar survey shows positive results for the training program, as well as areas for growth.
In Practice: Calls to join mentoring program Applications are open for the RACGP program that aims to connect GPs, focusing on wellbeing, collegiality and career development.
Osteoarthritis education changes desire for surgery: Study The study of 55,000 patients highlights the importance and tangible outcomes of doctors offering education and exercise programs.
RACGP Mentoring Program applications open The program pairs up new GPs with a ‘seasoned GP’, offering support, guidance and advice as they navigate their career.
Push for improved dementia education for GPs One expert wants to boost ‘baseline knowledge’ of early detection, interventions and post-diagnostic care of the condition.
Latest GP guidance for breast cancer prevention AJGP shifts the focus from early screening to include prevention, from lifestyle modification to risk-reducing medications.
Academic post explores ‘unique position’ of general practice and AI With applications opening soon, one past participant hopes his project will inform evolving policies on the impact of AI on patient care.