In Practice: GP input sought for cancer guidelines GPs are invited to have their say on two new draft clinical guidelines for pancreatic cancer, which will inform a national strategy.
Momentum builds behind payroll tax petition The new petition will ensure the controversial policy is debated in Parliament, provided it reaches 10,000 signatures by the end of the month.
Tas Chair: ‘We can achieve great things for general practice’ Dr Toby Gardner says he will continue flying the flag for GPs by helping to improve the regional workforce and training pathways.
Concerns flagged for ‘alarming’ teen weight loss trend Research prompts calls for GPs to help regulate use of non-prescribed weight-loss products among teens displaying ‘risk-taking behaviour’.
Research provides hope for type 1 diabetes ‘cure’ Further trials are needed, but the use of rare cancer drugs to assist in restoring insulin production is showing promise.
RACGP Chair: ‘I hope we don’t see general practice as being in crisis’ The new RACGP NSW&ACT Chair has her sights set on reducing doctor burnout and inspiring the next generation of practice owners.
In Practice: 1 January MBS changes The new year will bring changes to Medicare Safety Net and smoking cessation MBS items.
New Queensland Chair striving for positive impact The new RACGP Board member says she will aim to help drive funding reform and ensure GPs remain at the heart of care.
GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.
‘A good news story’: RACGP welcomes rural training boost Regional and rural areas are set to benefit from a $90 million injection for the setup of six new medical school programs.