Ban on direct-to-consumer advertising by after-hours providers welcomed by RACGP RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP he is pleased with the news after-hours primary care services would no longer be allowed to employ direct-to-consumer advertising.
RACGP appeals for urgent political focus on rising patient costs The RACGP is calling on Australia’s political leaders to develop an immediate solution to patients’ rising out-of-pocket costs.
First issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The first issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is now available online.
New national strategy for people with asthma The new National Asthma Strategy was officially launched by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt yesterday.
RACGP codeine resources now available The RACGP has created a range of clinical and professional resources – including an online information repository, prescribing guidelines and a 12-point opioid challenge – designed to help GPs throughout Australia address issues relating to the up-scheduling of over-the-counter codeine products.
ISQua accredits RACGP Standards for general practices The fifth edition of the RACGP Standards for general practices (the Standards) has been awarded accreditation by the International Society for Quality and Safety in Health Care.
RACGP responds to mid-year economic and fiscal outlook The RACGP has examined key expense measures included in the Federal Government’s 2017–18 mid-year economic and fiscal outlook.
GPs well-represented on 2018 Australia Day honours list GPs from across Australia were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Patients stock up on codeine prior to up-scheduling Anecdotal evidence suggests some patients are building up their supplies of codeine ahead of its planned up-scheduling from 1 February.
Back-to-school asthma tips for healthcare professionals The National Asthma Council Australia has recommended practitioners remind younger patients and their carers of potential risks as the new school year approaches.