In Practice: EOIs open for research grants The RACGP is calling for applications for projects that support high‑quality, evidence‑based improvements in GP training.
Milestone GP usage for eating disorder care tool Aiming to streamline care and support a multidisciplinary model, the tool is now used by 9% of the GP workforce.
New clinical guideline for youth acute mental health The Australia-first guideline offers GPs practical advice, covering risk assessments, follow-up care, and evidence-based treatments.
Warnings follow new NHS referral rule reducing GPs’ autonomy The RACGP warns Australia must learn from the change, which forces UK GPs to seek advice before referring to hospital specialists.
In Practice: RACGP flu vaccination campaign Reinforcing the central role of general practice in vaccine uptake, it includes resources for MPs to share in local communities.
RACGP slams Government’s ‘cherry picked’ bulk-billing intervention Amid a shakeup of billing models in the ACT, the college warns a ‘short-sighted policy distorting the market is the last thing the community deserves’.
In Practice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander care experiences Members are invited to share insights of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners.
Early intervention key for teen mental health While a landmark study identifies risks and protective factors, mental health ‘cannot be solved with a prescription’, says a GP expert.
In Practice: What to expect at Practice Owners Conference The RACGP’s full conference program is now available and early bird registrations open.
PBAC issues update on subsidised access to GLP-1s As a PBS listing for Wegovy advances, the committee has detailed exactly how GLP-1 drugs could be accessed, advising a ‘slow and managed’ rollout.