Homebirth models of care must be ‘safe and resourced’: RACGP The college has revealed its asks for proposed low-risk homebirth reform, including indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives.
GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.
RACGP’s ‘building block’ to improve shared care The college supports general practice’s place at the centre of Shared Care Models to enable coordination and continuity of care.
Practices still struggling six months after flooding The RACGP has joined a host of healthcare organisations in calling for greater support to help flood-impacted healthcare services.
Fostering shared decision-making in primary care NPS MedicineWise medical advisor Dr Caroline West speaks with RACGP President Dr Karen Price on how being involved with shared decision-making can make a difference.
Researchers call for child mental health ‘shared care model’ Experts say better integrating GPs could help address extensive wait times for costly private mental health support.
Disaster recovery In this episode, hosts Dr Gillian Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas discuss the vital role GPs play in frontline disaster recovery. During and after pandemics and natural disasters, the focus on protecting and supporting the lives and health of individuals and communities is often at the cost of GPs’ own wellbeing and business continuity. Sharing his experience from both sides, guest Dr Michael Clements offers advice to support GPs and communities.
What does a resilient community look like? The decision to stay or leave a community in the aftermath of bushfire can play a vital role in a person’s road to recovery.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
Coping with horror: The long game of recovery Once the devastating firefronts are gone, GPs will be called on to help their patients and communities deal with the ongoing trauma.