New guide supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce The RACGP-endorsed guide aims to boost the workforce in culturally safe general practices and sustainably improve health outcomes.
In Practice: National Reconciliation Week The RACGP is committed to strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and delivering culturally safe care.
Calls to address ‘pervasive’ health challenges for adolescents One billion teens are now at risk of poor health in the next five years, highlighting what one GP expert says is a ‘generation in crisis’.
‘A step backwards’: Another pharmacy pilot made permanent The initiative continues to cement itself into Australian healthcare, with a Victorian pilot both expanded and made permanent, but the RACGP warns of compromised patient safety.
In Practice: Calls to join mentoring program Applications are open for the RACGP program that aims to connect GPs, focusing on wellbeing, collegiality and career development.
Telehealth provider publishes ‘best-practice’ principles Eucalyptus says an ‘absence of regulation’ prompted the move, while RACGP quality care experts say there is insufficient information about their scope and sources.
Decade-first guidance on FASD diagnosis The ‘groundbreaking’ guidelines aim to improve assessment and diagnosis of the disorder and arm GPs with more confidence.
GP tool aims to reduce time to pancreatic cancer diagnosis A new digital clinical decision tool is hoped to support ‘faster, more confident’ decision-making and aid early diagnosis.
What recent My Health Record changes mean for GPs The RACGP has updated information for GPs following changes to rules around shared pathology and diagnostic imaging reports, noting some concerns.
In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices are recognised for outstanding work on the healthcare frontline.