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.
The rural doctor initiative closing the ‘trauma gap’ A specialised medical kit is arming rural doctors with life-saving emergency and retrieval equipment, cementing the role of GPs in trauma care.
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.
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.
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.
Study shows long COVID symptoms resolve for most But research is needed to understand what can be done for the one in three people with ongoing symptoms after two years.