Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed New data shows 3142 GPs could undergo an AHPRA assessment for GPs aged over 70, leaving the RACGP concerned this could worsen workforce shortages.
AHPRA notifications rise by 14.2% The medical watchdog’s annual report reveals 5.9% of medical practitioners received a notification last year, with clinical care the most common complaint.
‘No evidence’ for older GP health checks: RACGP The college says an AHPRA plan for mandatory checks on 70-year-old GPs diminishes experience and will lead to extra red tape and early retirements.
Delay sought for expedited pathway rollout With AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program set to impact both the RACGP and the ANZCA this year, the colleges are calling for it to be paused.
AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs The watchdog says complaints against older GPs have ‘jumped disturbingly’, but the RACGP warns it is a fine line between assessing competency and ageism.
Concerns over possible telehealth indemnity gaps The RACGP has queried some insurers’ policies towards exemptions to the ‘established clinical relationship’ requirement.
‘Another cost to absorb’: 16% hike in GPs’ registration fee With regulatory duties for the Medical Board of Australia expanding, the RACGP President queries whether individual GPs should have to foot the bill.
Doctors’ view of AHPRA the most negative of all: Survey No other health profession had a bleaker perception of the regulator than medical practitioners, according to research released this week.
‘Clear and consistent’ telehealth rules to start in September A widely foreshadowed Medical Board crackdown on so-called ‘tick and flick’ prescribing will come into force later this year.
Crackdown on ‘unsafe’ online prescribing underway The Medical Board of Australia has already imposed restrictions on some individuals against issuing prescriptions through telehealth.