Concerns over insurers’ push to fund GP visits Proponents have said it would help support under-pressure doctors, but public health advocates are worried it could lead to a two-tiered system.
New telehealth funding ‘a good start’ But the Chair of RACGP Rural believes fewer restrictions and further expansion is required to ensure every Australian can access quality healthcare.
Groundbreaking ECHO model at ‘tipping point’ of acceptance A global telementoring program training GPs in underserved areas is seeing major growth in Australia, with the RACGP and many hospitals signing up.
My Aged Care improvements to lift GPs’ administrative burden The online information and service portal has unveiled some significant changes designed to improve its usability for GPs and their patients.
Injecting room goes on despite drug arrests and independent review The facility hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons last week, but the Victorian Government continues to support the trial.
GPs outraged at suggestion of inadequate expertise GPs have expressed anger and disbelief at ‘offensive’ claims they are not sufficiently skilled to provide end-of-life care.
How will a changing nation affect Australia’s GPs? Social researcher Mark McCrindle outlines how demographics and technology will impact healthcare delivery.
NPS general practice report echoes RACGP findings It found mental health conditions are among the most common issues dealt with in general practice.
New standards in mental health training The GPMHSC's standards represent a ‘renewed commitment’ to continually improve Australia’s mental health system.
Call to action on medical AI Dr Martin Seneviratne wants GPs to help ‘shape a fledgling field’ in medical artificial intelligence.