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  <title><![CDATA[RACGP outlines vision for integrated urgent care]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/f9fce3c5-7a0c-4493-8ba9-f3d357f958a5/RACGP-outlines-vision-for-integrated-urgent-care.aspx'><p>Its new position statement sets out how UCCs can better connect with general practice, including through profession-led standards.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Navigating tough conversations about fitness to drive]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/491a7af8-56fe-4d9c-8ee3-8ee23a8d47bc/Navigating-tough-conversations-about-fitness-to-drive.aspx'><p>A new study identifies four phases where GPs can have meaningful and structured discussions with dementia patients.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:23:24 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Is it better to split up vaccinations or give them all in one go?]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/93d472d5-3af3-40aa-91f4-7d186f33de35/Is-it-better-to-split-up-vaccinations-or-give-them-all-in-one-go.aspx'><p>Giving MenB vaccines alongside routine childhood immunisations may lower the likelihood of side effects, according to new research.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:16:05 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Thriving Kids rollout begins: What GPs need to know]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/59abd997-2c11-4b5b-b4dd-2bbd5872d697/Thriving-Kids-rollout-begins-What-GPs-need-to-know.aspx'><p>The first stage of the reform is now live, and with GPs set to play a central role in early intervention and family support, what is changing?</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:29:52 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[In Practice: Hypertension drug discontinued]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/05e26030-8115-42fa-876e-1896360203ab/In-Practice-Hypertension-drug-discontinued.aspx'><p>The TGA has alerted doctors that two brands of diltiazem 360 mg controlled-release capsules are being discontinued in Australia.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:12:48 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Dementia: Top cause of death, half undiagnosed]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/d2ad62c0-7ff1-47cb-8323-57da4bf3f4a6/Dementia-Top-cause-of-death-half-undiagnosed.aspx'><p>SPONSORED: General practice is uniquely placed to identify cognitive decline, enabling earlier access to support and treatment.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:02:05 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/dementia-top-cause-of-death-half-undiagnosed?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Researchers pursue lasting cure for recurrent BV]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/462df86a-d455-4fde-b0db-091c4cee0ec7/Researchers-pursue-lasting-cure-for-recurrent-BV.aspx'><p>An RACGP expert hopes a new study&rsquo;s findings lead to a cure for the &lsquo;very distressing&rsquo; condition of persistent bacterial vaginosis.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:21:05 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/researchers-pursue-lasting-cure-for-recurrent-bv?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[UTI pharmacy pilot recommended for expansion despite GP concern]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/6a0eb6b5-0606-435f-ac2f-5544e0a2a81d/UTI-pharmacy-pilot-recommended-for-expansion-despite-GP-concern.aspx'><p>An evaluation says the Tasmanian trial improved access to care, but the RACGP argues patient outcomes were not adequately measured.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:53:20 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/uti-pharmacy-pilot-recommended-for-expansion-despi?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[PIP QI data points to improvements in chronic disease care]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/e3f9a0fd-8dc5-4f66-8260-75c03978059a/PIP-QI-data-points-to-improvements-in-chronic-disease-care.aspx'><p>New AIHW figures reveal increases in HbA1c monitoring, CVD assessment and cervical screening, based on data from almost 5900 practices.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:36:46 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[DoHDA explores reducing admin burden from assignment of benefit changes]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/f4fdccac-bb40-4b3b-b423-e8ebff3798b4/DoHDA-explores-reducing-admin-burden-from-assignment-of-benefit-changes.aspx'><p>Three months into a 12-month transition, the RACGP welcomed the assurance that arrangements are still being explored as practices adapt to new Medicare processes.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:30:13 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[‘Inspirational’ NT GPs honoured]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/c0c997d3-8796-43e4-a231-4d59bdfac277/Inspirational-NT-GPs-honoured.aspx'><p>The Territory&rsquo;s RACGP Awards celebrated the achievements of GPs and clinics, and their role in building the future of general practice.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[OpenAI apologises for Medicare breach]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/f619edaf-b4f4-46c4-897c-f1abacd0d7b6/OpenAI-apologises-for-Medicare-breach.aspx'><p>As the company reveals more detail of its unauthorised access to Services Australia, a GP expert warns the incident is unlikely to be the last, and practices must act.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:12:48 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Concern over removal of another opioid use disorder treatment]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/efd7e898-d073-4de3-a224-f23a7c79b0d1/Concern-over-removal-of-another-opioid-use-disorder-treatment.aspx'><p>US-based pharmaceutical company Indivior has made a commercial decision to stop the supply of Subutex by the end of 2027.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:47:22 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Uncontrolled hypertension: The everyday diagnosis we still get wrong]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/ee3cf9e1-8865-4f3c-be3e-84ce10aa8af2/Uncontrolled-hypertension-The-everyday-diagnosis-we-still-get-wrong.aspx'><p>SPONSORED: As misclassification and therapeutic inertia undermine care, a stepwise approach can help GPs intervene earlier.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bringing community voices to menstrual health]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/2c5dbb48-38df-4e15-99a3-9b30cfed5365/Bringing-community-voices-to-menstrual-health.aspx'><p>Aboriginal women&rsquo;s cultural and community perspectives have informed a new suite of culturally safe resources.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:45:29 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[‘Exemplary’ GPs inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of Women]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/7e0b83ca-076b-4c58-a5dc-59af49ec717e/Exemplary-GPs-inducted-into-Victorian-Honour-Roll-of-Women.aspx'><p>Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis and Dr Naba Masad Alfayadh were recognised for their strength, leadership, and inspiring careers.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/exemplary-gps-inducted-into-victorian-honour-roll?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[GP poll a warning on ‘squeezed’ preventive care ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/8c6db605-443d-4951-bc7c-629fbc0ce69b/GP-poll-a-warning-on-squeezed-preventive-care.aspx'><p>Of more than 2000 GPs surveyed in the UK, 75% found they did not have enough time to offer more holistic health guidance.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:10:13 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[TGA acts on high-risk supplement ingredient]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/e9b5ade9-dea4-4847-b9ec-8ee44e4299f0/TGA-acts-on-high-risk-supplement-ingredient.aspx'><p>The herb found in some over-the-counter cold and flu supplements has been linked to ongoing cases of severe allergic reaction.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:33:45 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[GPs celebrated for ‘outstanding service’ to patients]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/aee0c2bb-a667-40b7-bd3e-6c38e57058ea/GPs-celebrated-for-outstanding-service-to-patients.aspx'><p>Queensland&rsquo;s RACGP Awards have spotlighted GPs, practices, and teams working to make a &lsquo;profound difference&rsquo; to their communities.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:11:20 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Are fax machines and mailed letters ‘no longer best practice’?]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/1ad4cb0e-3ce7-4875-b5f0-d9f807c47c7c/Are-fax-machines-and-mailed-letters-no-longer-best-practice.aspx'><p>Amid recent controversy over &lsquo;forgotten&rsquo; referrals, one GP expert says it&rsquo;s time to abandon the old fax machine and move away from &lsquo;snail mail&rsquo; to enhance patient safety.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:14:25 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/are-fax-machines-and-mailed-letters-no-longer-best?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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