Delays in AHPRA response times The regulator has implemented a new operating system, which is resulting in delays for both doctors and the wider community.
New gun laws place GPs in ‘complex position’ Anyone applying for or renewing a firearm licence in WA must now undergo a health assessment with a GP. But there are clinical and ethical concerns.
GP receives multicultural business award More than two decades after moving to Australia, Dr Kiran Puttappa has made a name for himself as a leading GP entrepreneur and mentor for IMGs.
RACGP calls for changes to AHPRA immediate action process The college has raised concerns about the delays faced by GPs subject to immediate action and the subsequent impact on their wellbeing – calling for an update to current processes.
Practical details of new bulk billing program revealed New DoHAC factsheets explain how the controversial incentives program will work, how GPs’ earnings could change, and accreditation exemptions.
Study suggests answer to reducing RSV hospital admissions Research evaluating the effectiveness of RSV vaccination among babies in WA has found a significant reduction in hospital admissions.
Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent The RACGP has called out the decision to make the pilot programs a permanent fixture, raising concerns about patient safety and the precedent it sets.
DoHAC reveals compliance priorities for 2025 It flagged eight areas of concern it will crack down on over the next year, including bulk billing, charging a co-payment, and duplicate payments.
Almost 80% of GPs concerned over urgent care model: Poll While some GPs have expressed support for the clinics, many are now raising concerns about the model’s potential to negatively impact and strain the already limited GP workforce.
What does the RACGP’s plan for general practice mean for you? ‘Now is the time’: The college has launched its strategic plan for the next five years, with general practice sustainability a key focus.