Normalising organ donation: How GPs can help A new government campaign aims to make organ donation a routine part of discussions in primary care and among families – and GPs can be well placed to start that conversation.
The positive impact of diversity in general practice A well-resourced and diverse general practice team can help to facilitate collaborative care, support GPs and provide more choice for patients, the General practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report shows.
Carrying a legacy of women in general practice Barrack Street Practice was opened by Hobart’s first female GP, and still boasts an all-female GP team today.
Government appoints first aged care quality and safety Commissioner The Federal Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner to lead the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
From general practice registrar to Clinical Dean: A career reflection Associate Professor Justin Tse reflects on how his academic post helped pave the way for a fulfilling career in medicine and academia.
Vaxcards: Empowering children through vaccination An innovative new program is designed to promote childhood vaccination and disease education.
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule: What GPs need to know A number of changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule will be implemented from 1 November.
RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Student Bursary Award Kayla Ramires sees her award as an achievement symbolic of her future in general practice.
RACGP awards: In Practice Dr Bill Sands, Dr Stewart Jackson and Medeco Inala have been honoured in the 2018 RACGP awards.