The future is now: Practice Owners Conference 2025 At a time of unprecedented reform for GPs and practice owners, hundreds gathered for three days of practical advice at the annual conference.
Academic post explores ‘unique position’ of general practice and AI With applications opening soon, one past participant hopes his project will inform evolving policies on the impact of AI on patient care.
AI scribe initiative to assess impact of new technology The project, set up by a PHN in New South Wales, is looking to add to the existing knowledge base about the use of AI scribes in general practice.
What does practice technology look like in 2025? ‘If you have ideas for our work plan, we would love to hear them’ says GP and practice technology and management expert Dr Rob Hosking.
Who is most likely to turn to ChatGPT for health information? New Australian research has uncovered how many patients are using the AI tool for clinical advice and just what questions they are asking.
Increase in patients turning to AI for therapy As patients face barriers to mental health care, many are turning to ChatGPT for help, but experts say it brings a risk of devastating mistakes.
‘Inspire and empower’: Day one of GP24 One thousand delegates have gathered in Perth to hear about the future of general practice, as GP24 gets under way.
Study finds 20% of UK GPs now using AI in practice The research found some GPs are using unregulated technologies, such as ChatGPT, not just for admin, but in diagnosis and treatment.
Are AI scribes risking patient safety? The college has released new guidance for using artificial intelligence in practice in a bid to help GPs safely navigate emerging technologies.
Report finds My Health Record ‘plagued’ with poor usability It also found automation of simple tasks could free up to 30% of clinicians’ time, and data sharing could save $5.4 billion.