Pilot program supports advice sharing between specialties The ‘GP ASK’ trial allows non-GP specialists to directly advise GPs on patient management and healthcare, via phone or secure message.
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.
New GP–hospital partnership aims to improve specialist access The initiative will see patients given direct, on-site access to non-GP specialists, making handover and aftercare more efficient.
Report questioning value of GP referrals draws RACGP fire The college has pushed back against claims that many GP referrals to specialists represent ‘opportunistic rather than purposeful clinical engagement’.
Referring to other medical specialists Dr Chris Bollen reflects on his research to address ongoing issues hindering the referral process, and on the importance of getting it right.
A GP’s journey in technology development A shock diagnosis and a move across the world inspired Dr Naomi Zeraati to create a service she hopes will help GPs, specialists and patients.
Reducing value disparity in the MBS The RACGP has reiterated its support for time-tiered items for other medical specialists, and the simplification of case conferencing items.
MBS review recommends time-tiered billing for specialists The taskforce investigating how doctors bill Medicare made the recommendations following RACGP calls for parity.
Summit to address rural medical specialist shortage Healthcare representatives from all over Australia will gather to discuss strategies and solutions to boost the numbers of specialists out in the country.