Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent The RACGP has called out the decision to make the pilot programs a permanent fixture, raising concerns about patient safety and the precedent it sets.
GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing The college has called for more investment into non-medical activities to boost wellbeing, particularly in more remote areas of Australia.
‘Get up to speed’: GPs admit climate change knowledge gaps A survey found 80% of GPs are concerned about its health impacts, but say their practice is not doing enough to address the issue.
Opioid agonist treatment prevents hundreds of suicides: Study Australian research predicts the treatment has prevented around 300 suicide deaths among NSW patients with opioid use disorder.
In Practice: Call to join funding reform working groups The RACGP is seeking members to join Funding and Health System Reform Working Groups on business viability and compliance.
Bringing family violence out of the shadows Eleven years after her son was murdered, Rosie Batty will speak at a RACGP event empowering GPs to support patients experiencing abuse.
In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations Expressions of interest are now open to present at the RACGP’s annual conference for current and aspiring practice owners.
Medical Council backs Rural Generalist recognition Rural generalism is on the verge of being recognised as its own specialty, with an application to be submitted to the Council of Health Ministers for approval.
The rural doctor initiative closing the ‘trauma gap’ A specialised medical kit is arming rural doctors with life-saving emergency and retrieval equipment, cementing the role of GPs in trauma care.
In Practice: EOIs for accredited training sites The RACGP is seeking to accredit new training sites in eligible GP catchments to address areas of workforce need across Australia.