Vale Emeritus Professor Neil Carson Professor Michael Kidd and Emeritus Professor John Murtagh speak to newsGP and pay tribute to a pioneer of general practice.
AOD training moves online The RACGP will deliver its Alcohol and Other Drugs GP Education Program online in an effort to reach every corner of Australia during the pandemic.
Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and skills The RACGP has launched its new version of gplearning, offering 85 activities for the 2020–22 triennium.
AOD education program open for GPs Applications for the RACGP’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Program Treatment Skills Training are now open.
RACGP to upskill GPs in harm minimisation and AOD use A new education program is designed to help GPs develop skills in addressing alcohol and other drug use in their communities.
Career interrupted: When the doctor becomes the patient Dr Karen Woods was working hard to advance in the career she loved – but life doesn’t always go according to plan.
Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes LiveLighter aims to boost doctors’ confidence to start conversations with patients about managing their weight.
Medical students lack basic knowledge on nutrition: Research While medical students have been found to lack education on nutrition, the barriers to learning such information may extend further.
RACGP Queensland Fellowship and Awards ceremony held in Townsville The college signalled its commitment to rural and remote practice by choosing the North Queensland city for the ceremony and other key events.
Respect Matters: One aim, different outcomes? A new program aims to inform young people on consent issues, but inconsistent legislation across states could be hindering attempts at education.