Violence towards GPs and staff a growing problem Increased threats of physical harm have been attributed to workforce maldistribution and a rise in mental health conditions.
NT tour first step in addressing workforce shortage The RACGP will continue to take a more ‘hands on’ approach to longstanding workforce issues, writes Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.
RACGP welcomes $1.8b in primary care funding But President Dr Karen Price has said more support is needed to maintain and improve quality GP patient services.
Telehealth extended but details remain limited The RACGP has cautiously welcomed the six month extension but is still waiting to confirm the policy’s final details.
RACGP President issues call to arms with GPs needed on the frontline Applications for the 2022 AGPT Program are now open and Dr Karen Price has urged medical students to apply.
Practice to Practice program to boost access to national GP care RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements on how connecting practices and GPs across Australia can make a big difference.
Rural GPs sought for alcohol and drug training Rural GPs can sometimes find themselves treating difficult alcohol and drug issues without support. Can this training program help?
Red tape amid a rural health crisis: Why it can take years to recruit a GP for the bush Practice owners and recruiters bemoan sluggish GP recruitment as the rural workforce shortage worsens.
Call to improve healthcare access in Katherine answered The town’s only general practice closed last year, but it has now secured a new locally delivered service.
Filling the ‘gaping hole’ in rural mental health services Third-year medical student Jasmine Elliot is drawn to rural generalism based on her own lived experience of mental health in the regions.