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‘We need national reform’: Cannabis prescribing in focus

‘We need national reform’: Cannabis prescribing in focus

With one doctor reportedly issuing 17,000 scripts in six months, concerns are mounting over pressures to prescribe under ‘vertically integrated’ business models.


‘A step backwards’: Another pharmacy pilot made permanent

‘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.


Queensland pharmacy pilot reaches training milestone

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’.


In Practice: EOIs for education research grants

In Practice: EOIs for education research grants

The Education Research Grant program supports research to strengthen the future of medical education and general practice training. 


Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent

Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent

The RACGP has called out the decision to make the pilot programs a permanent fixture, raising concerns about patient safety and the precedent it sets.


GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing

GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing

The college has called for more investment into non-medical activities to boost wellbeing, particularly in more remote areas of Australia.
 


In Practice: RACGP Close the Gap Day event

In Practice: RACGP Close the Gap Day event

The theme, ‘Agency, Leadership, Reform’, highlights the role of leaders in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.


New guidance on driving and medicinal cannabis

New guidance on driving and medicinal cannabis

The GP-led, practical resources aim to support doctors considering medicinal cannabis treatment for patients who choose to drive.


In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations

In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations

Expressions of interest are now open to present at the RACGP’s annual conference for current and aspiring practice owners.


GPs to diagnose and prescribe for ADHD under ‘breakthrough’ plan

GPs to diagnose and prescribe for ADHD under ‘breakthrough’ plan

West Australian GPs could soon be allowed to diagnose, initiate and manage treatment with stimulant medications.


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