In Practice: Privacy Awareness Week resources The RACGP is reminding members to ‘make privacy their business’ and ensure they are up to date on reviewing their privacy practices.
Hope for simplifying coeliac disease diagnosis Early studies suggest a blood test could eliminate the need for a gluten challenge in a ‘major step towards faster, safer diagnosis’.
Study shines a light on paediatric case mix It looks at how general practice paediatric care can be better supported to enable integrated models of care and cost savings by reducing referrals.
RACGP CDM changes: A recap on what we know so far With new Medicare items going live on 1 July, experts walk GPs through the billing, workflow, care team, and software changes it will create.
In Practice: Feedback on DVA website refresh The Department is updating its website and is seeking feedback from GPs and other healthcare professionals providing care to veterans.
‘We cannot separate environmental health from human health’ On World Environment Day, one GP is reminding colleagues of ways to reduce their impacts, starting with ‘action on low-hanging fruit’.
Push for release of Queensland drug testing report The RACGP is urging for the release of an evaluation showing harm-reduction outcomes and reassess of a decision to close drug-testing sites.
GPs invited to feed into the next RACGP advocacy plan Consultation has been launched for GP feedback to help shape the college’s new plan, underpinned by a commitment to member-led advocacy.
In Practice: Member feedback needed on new advocacy plan Members are invited to help shape the RACGP’s new plan and advocate for changes most important to them and their patients.
Pharmacy pilot evaluation revealed An assessment of Victoria’s program reveals its impact on GP services, its popularity, and patient feedback, as the RACGP’s concerns about the nationwide trend remain.