Working together for a secure future The RACGP’s proposed strategic partnership with GP Synergy is just the first step in a long transition, writes college President Dr Karen Price.
Patients, pregnancy and COVID: A GP’s story of working during the pandemic A trusted GP, evidence-based information and vaccination helped Dr Anna Samecki stay safe during her pregnancy in the midst of Sydney’s COVID outbreak.
‘I think I understand you, doctor’ Associate Professor Chris Hogan explores the importance of health literacy and ensuring patients understand what is being discussed with them.
How AHPRA’s cosmetic reform could impact GPs Cosmetic medicine is about to have a facelift, with major changes looming for the lucrative industry – but will GPs be unfairly targeted?
The ‘significant’ role GPs have in exiting pandemic GPs have stepped up to support their communities when it most counts, write Deputy CMO Professor Michael Kidd and the DoH’s Dr Lucas de Toca.
Rural health comes down to leadership and support Workforce shortages persist in rural SA, but the RACGP Rural Chair says there is ‘nothing mythical’ about attracting and retaining GPs.
‘There must be a better way’: Dealing with complex patients Trying to manage these patients is stressful enough, but when the authorities get involved it can create a nightmare, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
Can general practices mandate staff COVID vaccinations? Practice management expert Karen Crouch discusses what rights and responsibilities employers have to try and enforce compulsory staff vaccinations.
Providing help that is needed but not wanted Dr Thileepan Naren’s choice to persevere with a patient during their recovery from opioid addiction led to triumphant outcomes.
Removing choice will not increase regional GP numbers Incentives, not restrictions, should be used to encourage more doctors to practise outside the major cities, writes rural GP Dr Deborah Carrington.