Drop in general practice funding sends ‘wrong message’ Australia has experienced modest growth in health expenditure, but Federal Government spending on unreferred medical services has declined.
‘Great inclusion’ of GPs urged by bushfire royal commission Experts welcome the commission’s recommendations, but say they must be implemented urgently as Australia heads into another bushfire season.
Australians deem healthcare the most ethical industry The latest report from the Ethics Centre confirms that Australians hold the healthcare sector in especially high regard.
‘Nudge’ letters to take supportive tone following RACGP push More than 1000 GPs who were sent a letter regarding musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging requests are set to receive a more educative follow-up.
Brendan Murphy honoured following pandemic response The former Chief Medical Officer has been named ACT Australian of the Year, placing him alongside the seven nominees for Australian of the Year.
MBS updates GPs need to know A number of changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule came into effect on 1 November.
Shaping the future of primary care: Budgets and telehealth In the second monthly column on funding advocacy, Dr Michael Wright sees positive change – but also missed opportunities.
RACGP lays marker on the central role of specialist GPs A new college position statement outlines general practice’s ‘indisputable’ position at the forefront of Australia’s health system.
Young people ‘embrace’ telehealth with their GPs Before COVID, only 3% of Australians had participated in a telehealth consultation – now 73% do – and it’s mostly young people.
Oral furosemide a welcome addition to Prescriber Bag The diuretic has been added to the list of emergency medications following RACGP advocacy, in what GPs say is an important precedent.