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General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement

General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement

The RACGP says the Productivity Commission’s review of a new national agreement must include the crucial role GPs play in mental health care.


In Practice: Member meet-up with RACGP President

In Practice: Member meet-up with RACGP President

Connect with the President and NSW&ACT Chair about key developments, advocacy plans and the college’s latest initiatives.


In Practice: New MBS item for continuous nerve blockade

In Practice: New MBS item for continuous nerve blockade

The item will be added on 1 March to support the provision of continuous nerve blockade using a catheter technique. 


GPs’ role in gun ownership assessments expands

GPs’ role in gun ownership assessments expands

Recent changes mean New South Wales GPs can conduct a health risk assessment to determine a patient’s suitability to possess a firearm, helping authorities ‘make informed decisions’.


In Practice: RSV immunisation info sessions

In Practice: RSV immunisation info sessions

With the RSV vaccine recently expanded on the National Immunisation Program, two upcoming webinars are designed to answer GPs’ questions.


Supporting GP education for the health of the veteran community

Supporting GP education for the health of the veteran community

New tools are available for GPs to support their veteran patients, writes the DVA’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jenny Firman.


Payroll tax relief for NSW GPs treating veterans

Payroll tax relief for NSW GPs treating veterans

In a move welcomed by the RACGP, the State Government has waived the tax on the care of veterans with a Gold, White or Orange DVA card.


Royal commission into veteran suicide final report revealed

Royal commission into veteran suicide final report revealed

It demanded an overhaul of systems to help veterans transition into civilian life, a crackdown on sexual abuse, and an increase to DVA fee schedule.


Female doctor suicide risk 76% higher than general population

Female doctor suicide risk 76% higher than general population

Research revealed physician suicides are down overall but female doctors are still dying at a much higher rate, leading to calls for greater support.


New eLearning platform for veterans’ health

New eLearning platform for veterans’ health

A new veterans’ health online tool will provide CPD-accredited training to assist GPs in providing care for patients and their families.


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