New ad campaign to ‘raise the profile’ of primary healthcare The RACGP helped launch the first-of-its-kind Federal Government campaign at Parliament House, spruiking the diversity of general practice.
Bowel cancer screening rates down Though participation in screening has dropped, wait times for colonoscopy referrals are in excess of the recommended 30-day timeframe.
Best practice support for smoking cessation care A new toolkit to support GPs providing smoking cessation advice also acts as a ‘supplement’ to RACGP guidelines.
Become A GP: RACGP launches campaign to boost GP workforce The new campaign aims to inspire medical students and junior doctors to specialise in general practice.
Almost a quarter of adults say ‘freedom of choice’ a valid reason not to be vaccinated: Survey Most surveyed on attitudes towards COVID vaccination believe it should be compulsory – but a significant portion say people should be free to choose.
‘Look, lift, feel’: Being breast-aware for life Oncoplastic breast surgeon Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier hopes his new campaign will empower younger women to carry out their own examinations.
Experts welcome vow to combat smoking and lung cancer rates The Federal Opposition has pledged $40 million towards smoking cessation and the fight against lung cancer.
Become a GP The RACGP launches its ‘Become a GP’ campaign, which highlights the benefits of choosing general practice as a career.
No one knows you like your GP The latest phase of the RACGP’s awareness campaign highlights the special relationship GPs have with their patients.