Menstrual health research shows value of culturally safe care ‘Menstrual wellbeing is shaped by culture, history, gender and social connection,’ says GP and researcher Dr Talila Milroy.
Pharmacy pilot evaluation revealed An assessment of Victoria’s program reveals its impact on GP services, its popularity, and patient feedback, as the RACGP’s concerns about the nationwide trend remain.
New guide supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce The RACGP-endorsed guide aims to boost the workforce in culturally safe general practices and sustainably improve health outcomes.
Concern over two-tier system as Bupa plans mental health clinics Amid a boom in private health insurers entering general practice spaces, GPs are fearful of the two-tier system the growing trend could create.
‘A step backwards’: Another pharmacy pilot made permanent The initiative continues to cement itself into Australian healthcare, with a Victorian pilot both expanded and made permanent, but the RACGP warns of compromised patient safety.
‘Strong perception that MBS rates are inadequate’: Inquiry An inquiry into NSW’s healthcare funding highlights the ‘excessive workload on GPs’, increasing patient complexity, and a ‘failure to embed prevention’ in health systems.
GPs left frustrated by payroll tax ‘savings’ claim The RACGP continues to call for national consistency in scrapping the tax, as the NSW Government spruiks the ‘savings’ made by GPs who have claimed its rebates.
How can GPs prepare economically for the next decade? Ahead of her speech at the Practice Owners Conference, NAB Chief Economist Dr Sally Auld says ‘the sector needs to think strategically’.
Queensland pharmacy pilot reaches training milestone One hundred community pharmacists are reportedly fully trained and authorised to participate, but the RACGP says it ‘rings alarm bells’.
Disparities in breast cancer care uncovered New research highlights the need for equitable and culturally safe care to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.