It is time to embrace defragmented virtual care models Australian GPs need support and funding for collaborative online consults with non-GP specialists, writes GP Dr Morgan Rayner.
‘My GP was a psychological anchor’: A patient’s long COVID story Struck down by debilitating long COVID, one patient shares her journey to recovery in a new podcast to support GPs with diagnosis and management.
‘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.
What does practice technology look like in 2025? ‘If you have ideas for our work plan, we would love to hear them’ says GP and practice technology and management expert Dr Rob Hosking.
Academic Post Program a ‘fantastic experience’ Applications open in May, allowing general practice registrars to combine research, medical education and critical thinking skills.
RACGP urges political parties to act on climate change With an election looming, the college says GPs at the frontline must be better supported to take action when natural disasters strike.
What does the RACGP’s plan for general practice mean for you? ‘Now is the time’: The college has launched its strategic plan for the next five years, with general practice sustainability a key focus.
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.
Fatal melioidosis outbreak continues to grow As the deadly outbreak spreads across Queensland, and with more severe weather on the way, GPs are urged to watch for symptoms.
Australia’s use of locum GPs investigated Locums are essential to healthcare, but a report suggests better pay and conditions would help build a more permanent GP workforce.