GP22 to showcase and explore the future of general practice The conference’s third plenary aims to provide positive insights on what GPs can expect in the coming years – and what they can achieve.
Antenatal care item descriptor ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ GPs are pushing for an update to the two-word, 30-year-old MBS descriptor to better reflect the level of care that falls under it.
GP promotes the ‘ABC of transgender care’ Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo is seeking to highlight the value of supportive and non-judgmental care to help mark Transgender Awareness Week.
Calls for stronger public health messages for cervical screening Despite Australia being on track to eliminate cervical cancer, knowledge gaps and barriers remain, particularly around self-collection.
In Practice: AGM voting to soon open From next week, members can vote on two ordinary resolutions and one special resolution for the college’s Annual General Meeting.
How social determinants of health apply to clinical practice The second key plenary session at GP22 looks at the determinants of population health and the value of social health tools.
Call for RACGP members to have their say The college wants GPs to guide its future direction by taking part in the first whole-of-membership census in more than 18 months.
GP feedback wanted on AHPRA’s notifications process The college is calling for feedback to help inform a review of the national health watchdog’s complaints framework.
In Practice: RACGP AGM invite The college’s Annual General Meeting will take place next month and can be attended online or in person at GP22.
Study identifies link between COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Researchers say the virus aggravates brain cells similar to neurodegenerative conditions, flagging potential future risk, but also treatments.