What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination? A survey of Australian parents has revealed the practical difficulties and acceptance barriers leading to falling vaccination rates.
IWD: ‘Every woman can find her tribe to cheer her on’ One female GP draws on her global experiences to achieve equality, ahead of the RACGP’s International Women’s Day event series.
‘Marshmallow-gate’ exposes ‘broader problem in our health system’ GPs say now is the time for systemic change, after a leaked email from a NSW hospital compared junior doctors to ‘clinical marshmallows’.
Alcohol and pregnancy campaign benefit estimated at $236 million New analysis has suggested a public awareness campaign aimed at pregnant women is having significant financial and wellbeing advantages.
Work–life balance shines for GPs in training: Survey The annual Medical Training Survey has revealed positive feedback for RACGP training, with some areas for improvement.
COVID inquiry validates GP workforce impacts The long-awaited report details Australia’s pandemic response, confirming that GPs must be central to future planning and not left in the dark.
Help shape the next general practice standards Member feedback will inform the next edition Standards, to help ensure the new indicators are reflective of Australian general practices.
Federal Government reveals long-awaited Better Access response It says the mental health system is ‘difficult to navigate’, but supported less than half of the recommendations in full.
Doctors issue nationwide call for climate change action Hundreds of medical doctors have urged the Federal Government to ban all new coal, oil and gas projects for public health.
‘You are not alone’: Call for action amid spate of GP suicides One regional centre’s loss of five doctors in two years is likely the tip of the iceberg, but a lack of hard data means the tragic situation is difficult to quantify.