The reaction from GPs and the community follows racist comments on a Facebook post welcoming overseas doctors to a regional NSW clinic.

New AIHW data gives the most detailed picture yet of the impacts of cancer, as well as where targeted action is needed.

An upcoming event will keep members updated on scope of practice changes, guidance to support them, and RACGP advocacy priorities.

Consult notes, Medicare numbers, and test results have been exposed after a ‘malicious actor’ targeted a network of general practices.

It will offer supervised clinical training, as the RACGP, RANZCO, and ACRRM demand greater access to ophthalmic care in the regions.

Cases are surpassing flu and COVID, with a GP expert saying lack of awareness is a driver as ‘people still get their head around it’.

One of the Federal MPs who wrote to local clinics urging them to bulk bill has received a glowing ministerial endorsement – but not all GPs are impressed.

The Australian-first device has been suspended for six months after independent testing raised concerns of false negative results.

More than 160 doctors and their families have celebrated a milestone moment as they embark on careers as GPs. 

Assessing muscle health could help GPs identify patients at high risk earlier, according to the results of a major international study.

It is urging government to fully integrate general practice into incoming services, warning standalone models risk fragmenting care for young people with complex needs.

‘We need strong, thoughtful leaders from a broad range of backgrounds’: Eligible GPs are urged to get their nominations in soon.

A damning report is urging sweeping reform, including $80 million for general practice-integrated pharmacists, scrapping of location restrictions, and an end to ‘backroom deals’.

The RACGP is urging other parties to follow suit after the state’s Opposition pledged to scrap the tax if elected.

Local governments in some of Australia’s most vulnerable regions are being forced to prop up general practice services. Is this fair?

The upcoming session will explain its fundamentals and compliance essentials to GPs in training and providers new to the system.

Dr Rob Hosking outlines practical and personal considerations, including managing patients, records, staff, and life after medicine.

A Government document acknowledges concerns over the regulation of the medical scribes, as the TGA continues a review of their use.

A GP expert says it shows the centres ‘keep people alive’, but with benefits only being felt locally, she is calling for their expansion.

The TGA has advised GPs to consider appropriate alternative treatments based on individual patient needs.