AHPRA CEO steps down After 15 years in the top job, Martin Fletcher will leave the agency in December, bringing about a ‘new era’ for the health watchdog.
Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’ A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met.
‘We want change’: GPs fight for climate action inside Parliament In a new ‘Fossil Fuels are a Health Hazard’ report, GPs say climate change must be addressed in the same way as smoking has been.
New RACGP National IMG Committee calls for members The long-awaited committee aims to better advocate for overseas-trained doctors, with its recruitment process now open to members.
Are AI scribes risking patient safety? The college has released new guidance for using artificial intelligence in practice in a bid to help GPs safely navigate emerging technologies.
‘Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.
Female IMGs creating crucial support networks It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.
Pharmacy prescribing expansion a ‘race to the bottom’ of healthcare An extension of Queensland’s controversial contraception prescribing pilot has left GPs seething, saying it is ‘tokenistic’.
Faculty Council election nominations open From GPs in Training, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and Specific Interests, members are urged to ‘speak up for GPs’.
RACGP Presidential candidate Q&A Discover why each of these five GPs want to be college President, why they think you should vote for them, and their top priorities.