‘A complete disaster’: Psychiatry resignations felt by GPs As the dispute creates widespread anxiety, the NSW Government says it is exploring how to ‘deliver better, holistic mental health care’.
Concern psychiatrist walk-out will trigger mental health crisis How will the mass resignation of 200 public health psychiatrists in NSW affect GPs already managing high demand for mental health consults?
Psychiatrist responds to GP’s open letter When the ‘system’ is broken, it’s individual patients who feel it most acutely, writes RANZCP NSW Chair Dr Angelo Virgona.
‘To my respected psychiatry colleagues’ A near-constant stream of referral rejection has prompted one frustrated GP to address an open letter to Australia’s psychiatrists.
RACGP speaks out against cosmetic surgery referrals The college has raised a number of concerns about upcoming requirements contained in new Medical Board guidelines.
The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically The use of electronic communication in general practice is essential, but just how risky is sending emails or electronic pathology referrals?
Push to make abortion more accessible Recertification for GP providers is one of the barriers experts are calling to be lifted to ensure accessibility across Australia.
Rejected referrals ‘compromising patient care’ Cost-shifting and the used of outdated technology have been identified as the main causes for a trend GPs believe is putting patient safety at risk.
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