New subsidy for GP mental health training Rural and remote GPs are encouraged to apply for a $600 training subsidy, designed to equip them with tools to better support their patients.
Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.
RACGP backs vision for national hepatitis strategies The college has put forward recommendations to strengthen the draft 2023–30 strategies and ensure targets are met.
In Practice: Practice Owners National Conference Registrations are now open for the RACGP’s conference – where GP practice owners can connect and learn more about running their business.
In Practice: Temporary telehealth exemption Until at least 31 March, high-risk COVID patients seeking PCR testing will not need to have an established clinical relationship to access telehealth.
New subsidy for GP mental health training With many parts of Australia struggling with COVID-19, the support has been described as more important than ever.
Overwhelming response sees GP mental health scholarship numbers double Another 100 rural Victorian GPs will have their mental health training subsidised as lockdown set to continue.
RACGP offers mental health training for rural GPs The online psychological training programs will help GPs support patients affected by natural disasters and COVID-19.
How can GPs look after themselves in the wake of so much trauma? Dr Imaan Joshi reflects on what has worked for her in dealing with last week’s traumatic events.
North Richmond safe injecting room – Its progress so far Medical Director of North Richmond’s safe injecting room, Dr Nico Clark, speaks with newsGP about the progress of the facility and its benefits for injecting drug users and the surrounding community.