GPs dissect pharmacy prescribing folly Drs Stephanie Dawson-Smith and Karen Price review the murky history of pharmacy prescribing in Australia and warn of the significant dangers ahead.
People do not understand general practice – and that’s a major problem There is a need to move on from ‘production line clicks’ favoured by health managers and embrace the complexity of general practice, writes Adjunct Professor Karen Price.
Pharmacy pilot a ‘solution’ that would only cause bigger problems The facts simply do not support a narrative being promoted by vested interests who would be the only ones to benefit from pharmacy prescribing, according to RACGP leadership.
GPs are not ‘self-serving’ – we are desperate The issues around attracting doctors to general practice are long-term, complex and need to be carefully managed. The last thing we need is yet another attack on GPs, writes Dr Karen Price.
Working together for a secure future The RACGP’s proposed strategic partnership with GP Synergy is just the first step in a long transition, writes college President Dr Karen Price.
Why the RACGP supports mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers The college’s stand is about showing leadership and protecting patients, practice staff and the wider community, President Dr Karen Price writes.
An open letter to Brendan Murphy ‘Heed our advice on telehealth compliance letters’: RACGP President Dr Karen Price.
No better way to contribute to future of Australian general practice President Dr Karen Price is calling on GPs to nominate for the RACGP faculty council elections.
Bringing training back to the RACGP will be transformative The move will improve outcomes and encourage more medical students to become GPs, writes President Dr Karen Price.
COVID vaccine rollout ‘a sign of how far we’ve come’ Dr Karen Price has a message for Australia’s GPs as they embark upon one of the most important and challenging journeys in general practice history.