Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expanded Nurses who have undergone extra training will soon be able to work to a broader scope of practice under a new prescriber arrangement.
GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS The DoHAC is reviewing common MBS time-tiered items for primary care, and the RACGP wants members’ input to ensure a strong future.
National dementia action plan launched The roadmap is designed to ensure quality of life for patients, with prevention and education a ‘huge piece of the picture’.
Health ministers must better link hospitals and GPs: RACGP The college used the year’s final Health Ministers’ Meeting to call out the lack of integration, saying it is delaying care.
The GP facing the other side of emergency care Rural GP Dr Alex Sleeman survived falling under a two-tonne tractor and is learning to walk again, but that hasn’t stopped him, with his community’s support, from looking forwards.
In Practice: RSV immunisation info sessions With the RSV vaccine recently expanded on the National Immunisation Program, two upcoming webinars are designed to answer GPs’ questions.
Updates to RACGP training program eligibility The college is bringing in changes in 2025.2 to improve the GP training experience and steer the workforce in ‘the right direction’.
GP duo ‘giving as much back to the community as possible’ The couple has studied, worked and raised a family together, and last month Fellowed side by side, marking a ‘proud milestone’.
New GP parental leave supporting members The RACGP policy will waive members’ fees for six months, while still allowing them to access full benefits and ‘stay connected’.
In Practice: EOIs for 2025 Hackathon event The RACGP’s Hackathon provides the opportunity to be part of developing solutions to general practice challenges, and GPs can apply now.