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newsGP weekly poll: Help us help Australia’s GPs
Each week, newsGP will canvas GP views on a range of topics, from hot button medical issues to the way the college engages with membership.
With Australia’s health ministers approving changes to the Medical Board of Australia’s CPD registration standard, newsGP asks what GPs think.
newsGP weekly poll
Are you happy with the incoming changes to CPD?
newsGP weekly poll 26 July – 2 August 2021 (Votes: 2526)
newsGP weekly poll
Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
The poll is closed.
| I am, as is the rest of our practice |
| 37% |
| I am, but some of my colleagues aren’t |
| 26% |
| I’ve received one dose |
| 22% |
| No one in my practice is |
| 14% |
newsGP weekly poll 19–26 July 2021 (Votes: 896)
newsGP weekly poll
Have mandatory reporting laws ever dissuaded you from seeking mental health support?
The poll is closed.
| Yes |
| 52% |
| No |
| 16% |
| No (WA-based) |
| 2% |
| I haven’t needed any |
| 28% |
newsGP weekly poll 12–19 July 2021 (Votes: 1154)
newsGP weekly poll
Have you been fit-tested for a P2/N95 mask yet?
The poll is closed.
| Yes, every GP in my practice has |
| 3% |
| Yes, but some colleagues have not |
| 2% |
| No, but fit-testing has been scheduled |
| 0% |
| No and fit-testing has not been scheduled |
| 93% |
newsGP weekly poll 5–12 July 2021 (Votes: 313)
newsGP weekly poll
Does your practice have a reconciliation action plan?
The poll is closed.
| Yes |
| 8% |
| No, but we would consider it |
| 24% |
| No, and unlikely to consider it |
| 60% |
| I work in an ACCHO or AMS |
| 6% |
newsGP weekly poll 28 June – 5 July 2021 (Votes: 1258)
newsGP weekly poll
What will attract more medical graduates to general practice?
The poll is closed.
| Increased remuneration |
| 79% |
| Less paperwork |
| 7% |
| Access to paid leave |
| 6% |
| Greater exposure to primary care |
| 6% |
newsGP weekly poll 21–28 June 2021 (Votes: 659)
newsGP weekly poll
What is the main barrier to conducting video-based telehealth?
The poll is closed.
| Practice infrastructure |
| 32% |
| Technical issues |
| 25% |
| Patient preference |
| 33% |
| Lack of training/experience |
| 8% |
newsGP weekly poll 14–21 June 2021 (Votes: 883)
newsGP weekly poll
Do you support disease-specific MBS item numbers?
The poll is closed.
| No – this fragments care |
| 59% |
| No – for other reasons |
| 15% |
| Yes – for specific patient needs |
| 5% |
| Yes – with appropriate rebates |
| 19% |
newsGP weekly poll 7–14 June 2021 (Votes: 993)
newsGP weekly poll
As a GP, what are you most concerned about professionally?
The poll is closed.
| Work–life balance |
| 45% |
| MBS compliance |
| 17% |
| Lack of resources |
| 13% |
| Vexatious complaints |
| 24% |
newsGP poll 31 May – 7 June 2021 (Votes: 1420)
newsGP weekly poll
What is the largest challenge impacting the COVID vaccine rollout?
The poll is closed.
| Vaccine hesitancy |
| 69% |
| Limited number of doses |
| 21% |
| Inconsistent supply of consumables |
| 3% |
| Lack of MBS support |
| 4% |
newsGP poll 24–31 May 2021 (Votes: 667)
newsGP weekly poll
Would you access professional indemnity insurance through the RACGP?
The poll is closed.
| Yes, very likely |
| 23% |
| Yes, somewhat likely |
| 16% |
| No, very unlikely |
| 41% |
| No, somewhat unlikely |
| 18% |
newsGP poll 17–24 May 2021 (Votes: 1048)
newsGP weekly poll
What is the main priority for GPs over the next 12 months?
The poll is closed.
| Completing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout |
| 26% |
| Finding a permanent solution for telehealth |
| 7% |
| More funding to better support primary care |
| 18% |
| Avoiding burnout |
| 48% |