Paving the way for research excellence: RACGP Foundation The GP−patient relationship and prescribing psychotropics for pregnant women are just two research areas being supported by the RACGP.
Where in Australia is chronic disease most prevalent? The AIHW has mapped the impact of the most prevalent chronic diseases, revealing the health-risk profile for socioeconomic areas.
SA rural GP shortage worsens And the Chair of RACGP South Australia and Northern Territory says the trend is fast becoming ‘an Australia-wide issue’.
GP21 to go fully digital The RACGP’s annual conference is transitioning to a fully digital event with revised dates, to ensure the safety of delegates amid the pandemic.
Active Ingredient Prescribing grace period ends 31 July GPs and practices are being reminded to update their prescribing software to ensure legislative requirements are met.
What role do GPs have in supporting work participation? New resources aim to provide further support when navigating the ‘extremely complex’ process.
A health policy blueprint for self-care The new paper outlines the role of self-care in effective preventive health and the system reforms needed to support improved models of care.
Update on efforts to recognise rural generalist as a specialty A recent submission has moved the RACGP’s joint application one step closer to potentially being accepted.
Two-thirds of people want to get COVID vaccine from their GP The finding comes from a survey that gauged vaccine intentions, concerns and information needs in Victorian priority groups.
Enhanced support for responding to elder abuse It can be difficult for GPs to raise concerns about elder abuse, but new training aims to help those at the coalface identify the signs and act.