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.
Tax and policy needed to fight sugar: Study Support is growing for a sugary drinks tax, with one expert saying an ‘individual responsibility’ narrative is out of step with reality.
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.
Melioidosis outbreak continues to grow With people still contracting this disease, what’s keeping it active in Queensland and are there any promising vaccines on the horizon?
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.
Health impacts of ‘overworked’ doctors revealed Researchers say policies must reduce excessive working hours after they linked overwork to structural changes in clinicians’ brains.
‘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.
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’.
Election result confirms huge Medicare shift in November With the Federal Election result now clear, the RACGP President says supporting members to adopt the best billing models for them is a top priority for the college.