In Practice: Tracking GPs’ experience of digital tools The RACGP is running a survey to understand the systems used in general practices, technology challenges, and where future investment is needed.
COVID recognition: RACGP allocates extra 25 CPD points The move comes as part of new CPD support from the college to acknowledge members for their work throughout the pandemic.
Final call to ‘give something back to the GP community’ Prospective GP mentors are being urged to apply for the RACGP Mentoring Program, with applications set to close on 30 November.
GP-led research highlights non-prescribed steroids risk The general practice-based study reveals health issues associated with their use and aims to change stereotypes around users.
National Medicines Policy submission focuses on clinical practice Key recommendations for the policy’s review put forward by the RACGP are aimed at ensuring access, safety and quality.
In Practice: update to RACGP Standards GPs can also get involved in climate change and addiction medicine events, and join the college’s Mentoring Program.
‘True early intervention’ in childhood leads to best outcomes A new resource arms GPs with practical information on the early-childhood approach to help connect families with the right level of support.
Criteria for cervical self-collection tests set to expand The self-collection pathway will be available to all eligible cervical cancer screening participants from next year, with ongoing GP guidance.
Nearly half of Australia’s suicides potentially avoidable More than 145,000 years of healthy life was lost in Australia in 2019 due to suicide and self-harm, but four key factors could reduce that figure.
In Practice: What are the latest college submissions? GPs and GPs in training can also learn more about current rural health topics and apply for educational committees.