RACGP urges political parties to act on climate change With an election looming, the college says GPs at the frontline must be better supported to take action when natural disasters strike.
Fatal melioidosis outbreak continues to grow As the deadly outbreak spreads across Queensland, and with more severe weather on the way, GPs are urged to watch for symptoms.
Melioidosis fatalities increase An outbreak of the disease has already claimed several lives in flood-ravaged North Queensland, with GPs urged to remain vigilant.
Further push for ‘better GP integration’ in disaster management Long after a disaster ends, GPs remain as an integral community support. But how can their role be better integrated and recognised?
In Practice: EOIs for accredited training sites The RACGP is seeking to accredit new training sites in eligible GP catchments to address areas of workforce need across Australia.
Crocs, tinnies and a waiting game: GPs in the storm In Ingham in rural Queensland, floodwaters have risen to their highest for almost 60 years, with GPs digging deep in their communities.
In Practice: Award nominations extended The RACGP has extended nomination deadlines for its 2024 state, national, rural, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health awards.
Fight ramps up to formalise GPs’ disaster response role The RACGP say GPs should be integrated into emergency response plans, after doctors were turned away from evacuation centres due to poor planning.
GPs’ huge opportunity to provide meaningful palliative care The way in which we care for the dying has a huge impact on the wellbeing of the person who we identify as the patient, writes Dr Louis Christie.
More support needed for GPs delivering palliative care GPs are being asked to share the challenges and successes of providing palliative care, which experts say can be part of day-to-day consulting.