GP20 call for abstracts now open The RACGP’s annual conference will be going fully digital in 2020, bringing GPs from across the country together online.
‘All GPs should be able to manage menopause’ – but can they? Barriers related to time, education, and the risks of some treatments mean GPs need more support, a menopause expert has said.
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.
Eye disease with Vision Australia This episode includes an interview with Nabill Jacob, orthoptist and relationships manager for Vision Australia, which covers common adult and paediatric eye diseases, as well as the conditions of which GPs should be aware.
How to lead through joy Dr Isabel Hanson joins Charlotte, Bek and Ashlea to discuss how to lead through joy via social connections.
Health of the Nation: Indispensable snapshot of general practice GPs who take part in the annual survey from 30 April will help provide a unique overview of Australian general practice.
Join the conversation: RACGP launches Generally Speaking The new RACGP podcast is aimed at keeping GPs engaged and informed.
COVID-19 special In this special episode, The Good GP interviews Professor Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate in the Department of Health, on the current COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast covers: flattening the curve and what Australia can learn from other countries the current implications and recommendations for recovered cases (particularly for recovered GPs) and immunity preparing patients at higher risk or with comorbidities. Please note: this episode was recorded on Tuesday 17 March 2020. As information on COVID-19 changes daily, some of the advice in this podcast may no longer be current by the time of listening.
One in four patients did not see a GP when they needed: AIHW Patients in remote areas, as well as those with higher health needs, were most likely not to see a doctor when they felt it was required.
States to receive $1 billion in coronavirus funding But uncertainty remains over GP access to more masks and new telehealth item numbers.