RACGP welcomes fast-tracked IMG visas to tackle rural workforce issues Overseas-trained GPs will be able to expedite their visa applications as part of Australia’s COVID recovery efforts.
Healthcare partnerships form new research initiatives GPs are among the recipients of the latest round of NHMRC research grants designed to build on advances in healthcare policy and practice.
Most patients have positive GP experiences: AIHW The majority of survey respondents said their GP listened carefully, spent enough time with them and showed respect for what they had to say.
New report shows GPs’ role in mental health care is increasing But one expert says the data underestimates the breadth of work GPs do in this area.
Practice managers step up amid viability challenges It has been a challenging year for Australia’s practice managers, but peer support has provided some relief.
Should patients determine their own gap fee? New research suggests a ‘patient-chosen gap payment’ model could potentially generate almost $1.5 billion in revenue for general practice.
How does the unprecedented 2020–21 Federal Budget affect GPs? From mental health to COVID vaccine readiness, this year’s budget includes a number of measures that will impact general practice.
Public health system needs better and more targeted funding to be truly world-class: RACGP The college has outlined its funding priorities in a new position statement ahead of this week’s Federal Budget announcement.
‘Groundhog Day’ as GPs again overlooked in aged care COVID report Despite providing the majority of medical care in residential facilities, the aged care royal commission has failed to recognise GPs.
Evidence shows ‘no benefit’ for more nurse-led clinics The ACT Government’s promise to open five new walk-in health centres has drawn criticism as an expensive and inefficient model of care.