‘Life is too short’: The rewards of being a rural generalist A dual holder of rural generalism, Dr Mahmoud Al-Najjar shares his story of travelling around Australia, enjoying all his career has to offer.
Holistic patient care key for overweight and obesity New education for GPs supporting patients with overweight and obesity aligns with the latest Red Book recommendations.
Cosmetic surgery safeguards undergo major facelift GPs will have a bigger role to play in protecting patients from ‘cosmetic cowboys’, as part of a raft of changes cracking down on the trouble-plagued industry.
What GPs need to know about obesity and its treatment SPONSORED: Obesity is a global epidemic caused by many factors. The disease, and how surgery and adjunct therapies fit in, should be understood.
AHPRA reveals next phase of cosmetic medicine crackdown Botox, fillers, and social media influencers will be in the medical regulator’s sights, as the number of botched procedures skyrockets.
In Practice: COVID telehealth expansion More patients with a high risk of severe illness are now exempt from the pre-existing relationship rule.
In Practice: Updated PSR Guide The new guide outlines what doctors referred to the Professional Services Review can expect at each stage of the proces.
RACGP speaks out against cosmetic surgery referrals The college has raised a number of concerns about upcoming requirements contained in new Medical Board guidelines.
Law needs to recognise ‘vital’ rural GP-Surgeons: RACGP The college has said it is ‘unable to support’ legislation that aims to protect the use of the title ‘surgeon’ in its current form.
Should GPs have to write referrals for cosmetic surgery? The new requirement is part of a host of reforms aimed at cleaning up the industry, but there is disagreement over its appropriateness.