RACGP welcomes maternity funding boost GPs have applauded the $6 million announcement to expand services in Hobart amid the looming closure of a private maternity ward.
In Practice: Member Engagement Survey reminder Members are encouraged to complete the 10-minute RACGP survey to ensure the issues that matter most to them are prioritised by the college.
GPs speak out amid birth services’ ‘significant shortcomings’ The RACGP lays bare accessibility challenges and ‘inadequate’ Medicare rebates faced by GPs, as mothers struggle to find information.
In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
Brother-sister GP duo going into business They grew up together, followed the same career path, and now Jay and Emma Shoemaker have opened a medical centre together in Hobart.
Inspiring Tasmanian GP expands female-led clinic Dr Mary Lumsden longed for a workplace that worked for her, so she made one herself, and now her practice is going from strength to strength.
Much-needed new Tassie GPs bolstering state’s workforce Forty new Fellows were welcomed to the profession on Saturday in a boost to the state’s struggling healthcare system.
Tasmania moves to tighten vape laws The State Government plans to override federal laws and keep its ban on vape sales for under 18s, but the RACGP warns this will create confusion.
The GPs putting menopause in the spotlight The RACGP Women in General Practice Weekend brought together dozens of doctors to expand their knowledge of the once-taboo topic.
GPs @ Parliament takes over Tasmania GPs hosted a pop-up clinic inside Parliament House, offering politicians a blood pressure check and a one-on-one chat about the need for change.