OSCE 2018.2 exam report: Tips for candidates to improve outcomes The RACGP has released its latest biannual report on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination.
Setting benchmarks for women’s health and general practice training General practice registrar Dr Rachel Turner has been recognised for her innovative research into women’s reproductive health.
Sugar coated: Health experts condemn soft drink Christmas marketing campaign Health experts and local communities have criticised Coca-Cola for its plan to dispense free sugary drinks as Christmas ‘gifts’.
RACGP awards largest education research grant to date The funded project aims to identify and catalogue means of measuring and predicting progress through workplace-based assessments.
No longer a death sentence: Australia making progress in diagnosis and management of HIV Ahead of World AIDS Day, newsGP spoke with a sexual health expert about the progress in the fight against HIV.
New figures confirm positive outcomes for vaccine adherence The AIHW has released a series of factsheets on vaccine-preventable diseases, detailing impacts and rates of infection, hospitalisation and vaccination throughout the country.
Terms of reference for mental health inquiry announced The Government has announced the terms of reference and an Associate Commissioner for the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into mental health.
Minimising violence in the healthcare setting New data shows that GPs and other healthcare workers are high on the list of people who may experience occupational violence.
Balancing academic, clinical and personal lives With burnout among general practice registrars an all-too-common issue, Dr Bosco Wu focused his academic research on the risks in medical training.
Owning a general practice: Striking the right balance Many GPs are managing the ins and outs of running a business, in addition to providing patient care.