RACGP opposes push to expand pharmacist scope in Queensland The RACGP is firmly opposing efforts in Queensland to allow pharmacists to become prescribers, warning that the move risks public health.
Introducing the RACGP’s new registrar representative Dr Krystyna de Lange is the elected 2018 RACGP Registrar Representative.
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs at last has a new Chief Medical Officer The Department of Home Affairs has appointed a rural GP as its new Chief Medical Officer and Surgeon General.
Australian researchers develop world-first blood test to detect melanoma early The world’s first blood test able to detect early stage melanoma has been developed by Edith Cowan University researchers.
Australians with a mental health condition face higher barriers to accessing healthcare: study Australians with mental health issues have more difficulty accessing the vital healthcare they need, a new study has found
How should GPs best use social media? Experts suggest healthcare professionals tread cautiously when using social media.
Should Australian GPs be prescribing social running groups for their patients? The UK’s Royal College of General Practitioners recently announced a partnership with social running organisation, Parkrun.
Healthcare booking sites must be transparent about use of patient data: RACGP Australia’s largest medical appointment booking site HealthEngine is in the news over sharing its clients’ information with law firms.
Medicare rebates to be reduced for non-VR doctors within five years The Federal Government is changing Medicare rebates for non-vocationally registered doctors who provide general practice services in a bid to encourage more to achieve Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM, and more doctors to work outside major cities.
GPs critical of ‘intimidating, unpleasant’ warning letter over opioid prescribing One in five of Australia’s GPs has – or will shortly – received a warning letter over their level of opioid prescribing. Many are not happy.