Examining the role of prescription opioids for chronic non-cancer pain With codeine up-scheduling coming from 1 February, many in the medical profession are debating the question of whether opioids should ever be used in the management of chronic non-cancer pain.
GPs’ guide to completing a cervical screening pathology request form Dr Lara Roeske outlines important details for completing a pathology request form in the context of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
The defining moments of general practice in 2017: Part 2 In light of reflection and the festive spirit, the RACGP is taking 25 days of December to re-live a selection of the most defining moments of general practice in 2017.
The defining moments of general practice in 2017 As the end of another year approaches, we should consider the progress and success our profession has experienced over the past 12 months.
Mandatory notifiable data breaches: New legislative requirements A summary of new legislative requirements under the Federal Government’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, which commences on 22 February 2018 and only applies to eligible data breaches that occur from that date.
RACGP calls for removal of general practitioner from strategic skills list The RACGP has made a submission to the Department of Employment and various health ministers as part of its advocacy efforts for the removal of ‘general practitioner’ from the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List.
What GPs need to know about the renewed National Cervical Screening Program Dr Lara Roeske, GP and cervical cancer screening expert, writes for newsGP about the coming changes to the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
What does the MBA’s Professional Performance Framework mean for continuing professional development? The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has announced a new performance framework designed to ensure doctors across the country provide patients with safe and competent care.
Doctors pen open letter to Federal Government: Let us help on Manus Island Senior Australian doctors from multiple specialties – including general practice – have signed an open letter to the Federal Government offering to fly to Manus Island and provide free healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees.
Identifying the underlying signs of family violence The complex nature of family violence means it rarely presents in an obvious way.