‘We walk before we run’: National cabinet reveals roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions States and territories have announced – and in some cases enacted – plans to ease restrictions.
Expanded access to telehealth could continue after pandemic A spokesperson for Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has said he is engaged in planning a ‘long-term future’ for the newly funded service.
RACGP to replace OSCE with new clinical exam from 2021 The new exam will better reflect contemporary assessment principles for GPs working towards Fellowship.
RACGP releases COVIDSafe fact sheet The resource is designed to help GPs communicate to patients how the app works, why it is safe, and what they can do to help combat the coronavirus.
How has the temporary closure of BreastScreen affected GPs? Like so many aspects of primary care, breast cancer screening has been impacted by the coronavirus.
How do GPs navigate palliative care during a pandemic? The threat of coronavirus transmission has altered the way palliative care is delivered, but there are many ways GPs can adapt.
What GPs need to know about JobKeeper Eligible businesses have received a one-month extension to formally enrol in the Government program – find out if your practice qualifies.
Some coronavirus restrictions set to ease: Who’s doing what? UPDATED: Governments around Australia are enacting or investigating plans to relax lockdown measures, as the country takes its first tentative steps on the road out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dire PPE shortage affecting morale: Study Of the more than 350 healthcare workers surveyed, around 60% reported being less willing to work than usual.
GPs should be central to disaster relief: RACGP The college has called for governments to better utilise primary care when natural disasters strike.