How quality improvement processes can be implemented in general practice In this episode, Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe sits in the interviewee chair to discuss her PhD into how quality improvement processes can be implemented in the real world of general practice.
‘Totally unhelpful’: backlash at NSW minister’s ‘not enough GPs’ comment There was a strong reaction to Brad Hazzard’s ‘political’ remarks about the number of GPs involved in the vaccination rollout.
Update on efforts to recognise rural generalist as a specialty A recent submission has moved the RACGP’s joint application one step closer to potentially being accepted.
GPs left exposed as symptomatic patients flout triage protocols Concerned GPs say practice staff need to be better protected, following the listing of several general practices in NSW and Victoria as COVID-19 exposure sites.
The key to unlocking the true value of your general practice Maximising the practice and workforce incentive programs can significantly improve profitability.
What does quality patient-centred care really mean? Four key concepts were put forward at the RACGP’s Practice Owners National Conference for existing and aspiring practice owners to consider.
Practice owners conference offers ‘best of both worlds’ The RACGP is hosting its first major in-person event since 2019.
Why GPs consider leaving general practice. And why they stay It is not uncommon for doctors to think about walking away from general practice, but newsGP speaks to two who are glad they didn’t.
Public hospitals ‘completely overrun’ due to COVID delays State health ministers across the country reportedly did not expect the record demand placed on tertiary care following a 10% drop in GP presentations, despite warnings.
NT tour first step in addressing workforce shortage The RACGP will continue to take a more ‘hands on’ approach to longstanding workforce issues, writes Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.