Queensland launches $40,000 GP incentive The General Practice Trainee Incentive payment is available to those beginning their GP training anywhere in the state in 2025.
Definition of recurrent miscarriage updated The revised definition, along with other evidence-based recommendations, appear in new clinical guidelines for early pregnancy loss.
Decade-first guidance on FASD diagnosis The ‘groundbreaking’ guidelines aim to improve assessment and diagnosis of the disorder and arm GPs with more confidence.
Teens’ contraception needs left wanting in regional areas: Study Rural GPs say knowledge and access remain barriers to contraception options for teens. However, gaps also exist among GPs.
Have your say: Health of the Nation survey now open After last year’s survey helped create tangible changes, GPs are urged to once again help shape the future of general practice.
Grants to entice registrars to the NT When a training stint grows into a deep community connection: Why this GP remains close to the Northern Territory.
Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.
Tour to see ‘amazing’ new GPs flags need for rural boost A RACGP delegation has been left excited by the enthusiasm of regional Victorian recruits but urged MPs to heed calls to fix the GP shortage.
Forum explores GPs’ futures, seeks shortage solutions The inaugural SA Future GP Forum has resulted in several targeted ideas to entice more future doctors to become regional GPs.
GPs in training jump 31% in WA Almost 200 doctors will begin training in 2025, but WA still faces a ‘unique challenge’ with less GPs per person than in Victoria and NSW.