RACGP ‘deeply concerned’ by aged care proposals The aged care royal commission has drafted propositions that could dramatically affect GPs, including a ‘new primary care model’.
COVID represents aged care’s ‘greatest challenge’: Royal commission A review into the industry’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has revealed major gaps in training, preparedness and infection control.
Be wary of organisations circumventing telehealth criteria: RACGP Services are reportedly trying to blindside GPs and side step recent MBS reforms to telehealth.
Wide support for increased aged care funding: Study New research shows Australians believe it is necessary to ensure universal access to high-quality aged care services in the future.
MBS telehealth reform extended to medical deputising services Patients will be able to access bulk-billed telehealth consultations through approved medical deputising services, but under tight restrictions.
Professional support over the general practice continuum The RACGP’s new remediation suite provides guidance for managing performance concerns at any stage of a general practice career.
Six in 10 aged care residents live in inadequately staffed facilities The new data also reveals only 1.3% are in facilities with ‘best practice’ staffing levels.
‘Now everyone has the same stresses’: CrazySocks4Docs launches in a crazy year Concerns are rising about doctor mental health – here’s one way to tackle mental health issues in medicine.
Doctor–patient relationship ‘the best tool’ for AOD harm minimisation newsGP talks to addiction medicine specialist Dr Paul Grinzi about supporting patients experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs.
GPs recognised on World Family Doctor Day The RACGP has called on Australians to give thanks to GPs working on the healthcare frontline.