In Practice: Calls for business viability representatives The RACGP is seeking members to help inform the development of its general practice business and financial viability work.
How GPs can break down barriers for rural abuse victims A new study is shining a light on sexual violence and high revictimisation rates outside cities, with GPs key to providing subtle and gentle care.
In Practice: RACGP membership renewal benefits The college is offering a number of benefits if members renew before the end of the financial year.
Important changes to family violence information sharing The RACGP has updated its White Book in response to new requirements regarding the way information is shared across services and organisations.
‘We need to be kind to ourselves’: vicarious trauma and burnout GPs are at risk of vicarious trauma, particularly when it comes to caring for patients experiencing family abuse and violence.
Recognise and respond: White Book update guides GPs The new edition draws on evidence of what victims and survivors want from health professionals when responding to abuse and violence.
New tailored family violence training for primary care GPs had previously reported a lack of access to existing resources, an issue the national training program will aim to remedy.
Fears for further surge in family violence this Christmas Historically, family violence incidents peak over the festive season – and that number is expected to skyrocket this year.
Building readiness to deal with family violence New funding and an innovative research model will help reinforce GPs’ key role in identifying and responding to issues of abuse and violence.
Looking at all sides of family violence Examining new data on those most vulnerable to family, domestic and sexual violence, and some of the help available to survivors and perpetrators.