Rural generalism rises in medical students’ preferences The RACGP welcomes a growing interest in the specialty among domestic students, but has raised concerns about its impact on community GPs.
Medicare: How did we get here? Ahead of the Federal Budget, a GP of nearly 50 years has shared his story of Medicare – one he says is ‘full of naivety, misconceptions, deceptions’.
Calls to change ad hoc assault laws to protect GPs nationally NSW politicians have acknowledged GPs as ‘frontline health workers’ in assault laws. But why have these laws not been rolled out nationally?
‘They will shut’: Vape sale ban supported by Senate committee GPs and nurse practitioners could soon be the only legal way to obtain vapes in Australia if the Senate follows its committee’s recommendation.
New tool could ‘change the trajectory’ of Indigenous heart consults Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable death for First Nations people, but there is hope a new GP resource could help address that.
GP rejects study suggesting patients do not get lifestyle advice According to new research, most Australians say they are not getting healthy lifestyle guidance from their GPs – but is that true?
Australian child vaccination rates continue to fall Many jurisdictions are close to the herd immunity threshold for highly infectious diseases like measles, with some areas especially vulnerable.
‘Farcical’: Instant medical certificates criticised for cutting corners Just $13.90 can get you a one-day medical certificate based on an online form, but what risks are patients taking with these instant services?
Renewed push to integrate GPs into NDIS With the Government vowing to get the disability scheme ‘back on track’, the RACGP has said involving GPs would be a good start.
Toxic uranium and lead exposure linked to teen vaping As teenage vaping rises in Australia, a US study has warned that the habit could be exposing users to harmful heavy metals.