AHPRA CEO: ‘The system isn’t working as it should’ He said the watchdog must ‘pick the whole system up and rethink it’ amid a ‘loss of confidence and a loss of trust’, in a speech about AHPRA’s future.
‘Early intervention letters’ sent for overseas MBS claims Around 1100 GPs have been asked to review a schedule of claims as part of a Health Department focus on overseas billing.
Registration standard published for nurse prescribing An advance copy of the new standard has been released, with officials saying it gives preparation time for ‘a transformative change’.
Menstrual health research shows value of culturally safe care ‘Menstrual wellbeing is shaped by culture, history, gender and social connection,’ says GP and researcher Dr Talila Milroy.
Hospital pressure grows as rural health gap widens Data highlights ongoing gaps for rural and remote communities, showing the role of GPs in preventive care and keeping patients out of hospital.
A clinic underwater, no power, and ‘a huge amount of anxiety’ GPs’ role as ‘community caregivers’: How doctors, patients, and the fire brigade worked together to ensure locals had healthcare amid the deadly NSW floods.
Name change for PCOS under discussion Could changing the name of a health condition help improve care and patient outcomes? Experts say yes, but what would it mean for GPs?
RACGP embarks on Tassie road trip GPs have come together to call on governments to invest more into training and retaining doctors in the state.
What is the future of general practice multidisciplinary care? As a ‘core feature of general practice’, the college is seeking input on its draft multidisciplinary team-based care national position statement, placing GPs at its centre.
In Practice: Member feedback needed on new advocacy plan Members are invited to help shape the RACGP’s new plan and advocate for changes most important to them and their patients.