RACGP clarifies registrar placement priorities amid speculation Registrars are placed according to community need, registrar choice, and the quality of the training environment, regardless of setting, the college has confirmed.
Critical antimicrobial resistances up by 25% Findings from the latest CDC report further underline the need for improved prescribing practices and public awareness of the ‘silent pandemic of our age’.
In Practice: International Women’s Day event The RACGP is inviting members to celebrate women in general practice and engage in ways to advance gender equality.
Bulk-billing rate rises to 81% As new data shows access to care is increasing, the RACGP President says ensuring practices are financially viable remains a priority.
Rising harm from party drug ‘cause for alarm’ Australia is seeing an ‘accelerating trend’ in harms from GHB, and GPs have a key role in follow-up care to reduce further risk.
Virtual EDs to offer ‘top-up’ ADHD prescriptions Victorians can now access six months of medication without seeing their GP or psychiatrist – leaving the RACGP ‘totally blindsided’.
Younger CVD deaths linked to rising obesity More young adults are dying prematurely, as new research spotlights the ‘significant long-term impact’ of climbing obesity rates.
In Practice: Feedback on RACGP website refresh Members are invited to have their say on the new look RACGP website and member portal.
Sweeping reforms see creation of National Medicines Record The major prescribing overhaul will see all prescribers made to record all medicines-related information to My Health Record, including drugs dispensed via telehealth.
Update on RG Fellowship accreditation Progress is being made on the RACGP’s Rural Generalist training pathway, as an application for accreditation of the program is lodged.