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  <title><![CDATA[Federal pharmacy trial must look beyond prescription numbers: RACGP]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/6857bcfa-44eb-49df-ad40-c5ec666817dd/Federal-pharmacy-trial-must-look-beyond-prescription-numbers-RACGP.aspx'><p>It&rsquo;s calling for an independent evaluation of the women&rsquo;s health prescribing trial, judging outcomes based on care, not prescriptions.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:37:06 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Call to address ‘chaotic and confusing’ RSV vaccination approach]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/feec9ce5-ca36-46e5-901c-3e775ad824aa/Call-to-address-chaotic-and-confusing-RSV-vaccination-approach.aspx'><p>Fragmentation between the states has caused GPs confusion as well as an inequitable system of delivering infant immunisation.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:18:19 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/call-to-address-chaotic-and-confusing-rsv-vaccinat?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[In Practice: Call for GP feedback on dementia care]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/f36bbbac-9bc1-42f9-b37a-86c04e39e39b/In-Practice-Call-for-GP-feedback-on-dementia-care.aspx'><p>Australia&rsquo;s peak dementia body is seeking feedback to inform ways to improve patients&rsquo; primary care experience.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:48:14 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/in-practice-call-for-gp-feedback-on-dementia-care?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bulk-billing incentives for non-GP specialists on the table]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/1875da51-d170-40b1-a670-f292f3103c97/Bulk-billing-incentives-for-non-GP-specialists-on-the-table.aspx'><p>The Government proposal to help address &lsquo;excessive&rsquo; fees also considers nudge letters, fee caps on MBS items, and greater transparency.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:19:15 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/bulk-billing-incentives-for-non-gp-specialists-1?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Siloed women’s physical and mental health care impacting outcomes]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/3b9ad562-407f-41b9-b898-d676138ccb7a/Siloed-women-s-physical-and-mental-health-care-impacting-outcomes.aspx'><p>With half of all women experiencing mental health issues, experts warn fragmented healthcare is failing to meet their needs.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:31:44 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/siloed-women-s-physical-and-mental-health-care-imp?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[First winners announced in Faculty Council elections]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/9974177e-9310-4066-b323-784cd2b98a2e/First-winners-announced-in-Faculty-Council-elections.aspx'><p>The GPs taking up uncontested positions have been revealed, with voting still open for contested places.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:13:41 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/first-winners-announced-in-faculty-council-electio?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[AHPRA to pilot deferred fees for medical students]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/0dc1a9a7-2ebc-46a1-932b-1aa4f25b6061/AHPRA-to-pilot-deferred-fees-for-medical-students.aspx'><p>It says the trial is also a chance to test a more &lsquo;flexible approach&rsquo; to how payment options could be expanded to other professions.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:06:36 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/ahpra-to-pilot-deferred-fees-for-medical-students?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Hundreds extend deadline for pathology and image uploads]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/67ffb8a5-328c-4215-8658-ece1898a7ce3/Hundreds-extend-deadline-for-pathology-and-image-uploads.aspx'><p>New rules mean reports should be uploaded to My Health Record by default, but a long list of organisations have requested more time.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:02:01 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/hundreds-extend-deadline-for-pathology-and-image-u?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[New Standards support practices to ‘take steps’ on climate action ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/d7122fad-d6fd-4efa-a1b5-dfb4facc72fa/New-Standards-support-practices-to-take-steps-on-climate-action.aspx'><p>Following the sixth edition&rsquo;s launch, the RACGP says new recommendations shape part of building a climate-resilient health sector.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:07:50 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/new-standards-support-practices-to-take-steps-on-c?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[RACGP visit to ‘beautiful’ SA city reveals workforce challenges]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/7972a35e-8b8a-42f4-a6f3-06abd2d0e837/RACGP-visit-to-beautiful-SA-city-reveals-workforce-challenges.aspx'><p>College leaders visited practices, a medical school and health services, finding reasons for optimism alongside recruitment concerns.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:18:16 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Medicare has a gender problem – now we have a chance to fix it]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/ac537b90-21a9-4bc2-9298-56ddc955b816/Medicare-has-a-gender-problem-now-we-have-a-chance-to-fix-it.aspx'><p>A passionate GP&rsquo;s decision to leave the profession struck a nerve with colleagues nationwide. RACGP President Dr Michael Wright says her story exposes a system failing to value complex care.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:41:18 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/gp-opinion/medicare-has-a-gender-problem-now-we-have-a-chance?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[GPs urged to help strengthen GLP-1 safety monitoring]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/fd7fb06d-6280-4394-a055-185e95152a0e/GPs-urged-to-help-strengthen-GLP-1-safety-monitoring.aspx'><p>Amid claims weight-loss drug side effects are being underreported, one expert says GPs play a crucial role in identifying adverse events.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/gps-urged-to-help-strengthen-glp-1-safety-monitori?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Fresh attempt to expand Shingrix NIP eligibility]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/9683144b-7277-46cf-b30c-deecd1fcc142/Fresh-attempt-to-expand-Shingrix-NIP-eligibility.aspx'><p>Its manufacturer has again asked the PBAC to recommend lowering the eligibility age of non-Indigenous Australians from 65 to 60.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:53:17 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/fresh-attempt-to-expand-shingrix-nip-eligibility?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[CPD module latest tool in fight against gambling]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/61bcf170-5726-4219-a417-a4d6c5c50588/CPD-module-latest-tool-in-fight-against-gambling.aspx'><p>The course will help GPs identify gambling-related harm in patients and support them with evidence-based approaches.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:19:26 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/cpd-module-latest-tool-in-fight-against-gambling?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Burnout and the ‘Medicare factory’: A GP’s breaking point ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/9991556e-553f-48c4-b24c-c47655ab2ab4/Burnout-and-the-Medicare-factory-A-GP-s-breaking-point.aspx'><p>Dr Elly Goodsall shares why disillusion and a system that undervalues complex care has left her walking away from general practice.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:10:58 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/burnout-and-the-medicare-factory-a-gp-s-breaking-p?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Discussing digital exclusion in healthcare]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/d0124d41-efe6-4da2-b4c8-d389c4b9532c/Discussing-digital-exclusion-in-healthcare.aspx'><p>With 20.6% of Australians &lsquo;digitally excluded&rsquo;, GPs must ensure efficiency doesn&rsquo;t come at the cost of care, writes Dr Rob Hosking.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:42:26 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/discussing-digital-exclusion-in-healthcare?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Rural GP role showcased to SA’s future doctors]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/e978b8b6-171a-4b1a-a08d-8aa383a2ee40/Rural-GP-role-showcased-to-SA-s-future-doctors.aspx'><p>From career panels to rural experiences, students got a firsthand look at the diverse opportunities a general practice career can offer.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:35:44 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/rural-gp-role-showcased-to-sa-s-future-doctors?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Half of overseas-trained GPs using expedited pathway]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/26977f64-4115-4ee3-8575-1321ba5c4a19/Half-of-overseas-trained-GPs-using-expedited-pathway.aspx'><p>An evaluation found 419 GPs had applications granted by the end of 2025, with 11% of those working in rural and remote areas.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:33:34 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/half-of-overseas-trained-gps-using-expedited-pathw?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[First national living menopause guideline to be developed]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/283b603b-4f31-4332-acab-bde61ab3d9af/First-national-living-menopause-guideline-to-be-developed.aspx'><p>The Federal Government is funding a new clinical guideline aimed at caring for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/first-national-living-menopause-guideline-to-be-de?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[MRAC backs funding for longer consults]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/8dda009e-dd48-446b-991b-d1a4dffffec1/MRAC-backs-funding-for-longer-consults.aspx'><p>A major GP billing shake-up has been proposed as an MBS review backs a simpler Medicare schedule that could dramatically reshape the fee structure.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:01:17 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/mrac-backs-funding-for-longer-consults?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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