Law needs to recognise ‘vital’ rural GP-Surgeons: RACGP The college has said it is ‘unable to support’ legislation that aims to protect the use of the title ‘surgeon’ in its current form.
‘Everything came crashing down’: Study reveals impact of health notifications The new research also stresses the pivotal role GPs can play in improving outcomes for doctor-patients.
‘Alarming’ shortfall in aged care COVID vaccination GPs are being urged to help increase rates ahead of winter, with around three quarters of eligible residents yet to receive a booster.
Federal Budget 2023–24: The detailed breakdown for GPs The long-awaited Budget contained some unequivocally good news for general practice, following long-term RACGP advocacy.
First RSV vaccine approved in US The US drugs regulator has given the green light to a new vaccine, which is also under consideration by the TGA in Australia.
‘My dream was Australia’: A new GP’s tale of red tape and persistence From petrol station attendant to Townsville GP, the route to Fellowship for Dr Nitin Chaudhary has been far from straightforward.
Long COVID education should be part of CPD: Report The Government has committed to a national plan and more funds, while the RACGP’s Professor Mark Morgan says more immediate help is needed.
Push for greater reference to RACGP standards The college has requested that the ACSQHC add references to RACGP resources in a new guide aimed at implementing primary care standards.
‘Welcome morale boost’ as funding for GP grants program opens The $220 million election commitment announced last year is aimed at boosting standards and patient access.
‘The result of years of neglect’: Bulk billing freefall continues Just over a third of bulk billing clinics are taking on new patients, according to newly published survey results.