Government told GPs still need COVID-19 support The RACGP has told the Senate Select Committee GPs must receive further assistance and be allowed to provide more input during pandemics.
RACGP President congratulates GPs on Queen’s Birthday honours GPs throughout Australia have been recognised for their valuable contributions to the country’s healthcare.
New free mental health service for doctors The pandemic has taken a considerable toll on people’s mental health – and Australia’s healthcare professionals are not immune.
GPs blindsided by major changes to opioid pack sizes Angst and confusion have marred the introduction of welcome changes to opioid prescribing, GPs say.
It’s okay not to be okay: CrazySocks4Docs Day kicks off Healthcare professionals around Australia have taken to social media, donning their crazy socks to support workplace wellbeing.
‘Now everyone has the same stresses’: CrazySocks4Docs launches in a crazy year Concerns are rising about doctor mental health – here’s one way to tackle mental health issues in medicine.
Doctor–patient relationship ‘the best tool’ for AOD harm minimisation newsGP talks to addiction medicine specialist Dr Paul Grinzi about supporting patients experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs.
COVID-19 research receives $66 million boost The funding injection will target four areas of research in the quest for a vaccine and preparation for future pandemics.
Research aims to enhance care networks for end-of-life patients Witnessing how a comprehensive primary care team can benefits palliative patients inspired this GP researcher.
Legislation signals CPD changes for GPs RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon told newsGP the college’s focus is patient safety, not administrative control, in response to a new Bill that would alter the way CPD compliance is recorded.