Government seeks general practice EOIs for COVID vaccine rollout GPs will form the backbone of ‘one of the greatest logistical exercises’ in Australian history.
GPs ‘horrified’ at latest pharmacy proposal The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has suggested ‘non-urgent’ emergency department presentations be directed to community pharmacy.
New wave of GP-researchers set to tackle vital questions From depression to family violence to COVID-19 – these GPs in training are ready to research for the profession.
RACGP President and Health Minister unveil GPs’ COVID vaccine role GPs will be at the heart of one of the largest vaccination efforts in Australian history, Dr Karen Price and Greg Hunt confirmed.
What Australia’s vaccine roadmap means for GPs UPDATED: Will GPs be considered frontline healthcare workers? Will they have a role in aged care? RACGP President Dr Karen Price provides some insight.
Concerns raised over pharmacists’ role in COVID vaccine rollout Queensland Health has taken steps to include pharmacies in the vaccination program. But will it come at the cost of patient safety?
Patients unlikely to stop telehealth after the pandemic: Research A new GP-led study has labelled telehealth a game-changer, with one author saying ‘we can’t turn back the clock’.
Soul, purpose and a bit of mindfulness: My resolutions for 2021 With the ever-challenging 2020 in the rear view, Dr Edwin Kruys discusses some of his plans for the new year.
What does the latest MYEFO mean for general practice? From incentive funds to aged care and COVID-19 – a summary of the 2020–21 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.
New program a ‘pilot for medical workforce development’ A new, highly competitive program gives recently qualified doctors the opportunity to integrate career development into research.