Call for WA and NT rural medical educators New training lead Dr Karin Jodlowski-Tan outlines the benefits of working rurally, as the college prepares for profession-led training.
Integration between hospitals and general practices ‘critical’ Linked data provides further evidence supporting GP continuity of care in reducing emergency department presentations and readmissions.
Individual risk assessment ‘more important than ever’ for travellers Emerging diseases and new travel models mean educating patients on the complexity of travel medicine – updated RACGP online modules can help.
In Practice: EOI for general practice standards group The RACGP is encouraging members interested in the development of standards and associated resources to nominate for the expert committee.
New resources aim to get GPs and patients on the same page The ‘first do no harm’ guide aims to improve therapeutic relationships, so patients get ‘maximum value’ from GPs.
AGM votes set up college for the years ahead All three resolutions passed at the RACGP’s AGM, where the official handover of the new Board and President also took place.
In Practice: New infection control resource The RACGP has released its fifth edition guidelines for infection prevention and control in general practices.
Calls for medical educators to take part in ‘shared vision’ of PLT The recruitment of medical educators will make up a large part of the RACGP’s transition to profession-led training.
Health watchdog receives record number of AHPRA-related complaints Complaints about the regulator have increased by 42% in the past financial year, highlighting the toll its processes have taken on the medical profession.
New government-endorsed PhD pathway for GPs in training The RACGP has announced its 2023 academic post cohort, as well as more support for GPs in training who want to pursue a PhD.