Greater protection for AHPRA complainants Retaliating against anyone who complains about a healthcare practitioner is now outlawed, and risks fines of up to $120,000.
Clearing the air on mandatory reporting It’s an area often filled with angst and confusion, impacting GPs who are patients and their treating doctors – so, how does it work?
Regular GP linked to avoiding hospital As data reveals soaring costs of preventable hospital admissions, research shows having a regular GP is key to addressing the issue.
AHPRA fees could lead to ‘unfair financial outcomes’ An investigation found it ‘inherently unfair’ practitioners pay an ‘annual’ fee even when not practising for a full 12-months.
‘It’s not just a health centre, it’s a community centre’ Two decades in the making, the new Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service is much more than a GP clinic, it’s a treasured community hub.
Telehealth is here to stay: Is your indemnity keeping up? SPONSORED: As telehealth becomes standard practice, understanding cover across all consultation types protects you and your patients.
$40k IMG incentive promised The payment will be offered to overseas-trained GPs who move to SA for work if the Liberal Party wins an upcoming State Election.
More training places to secure future GP workforce The places have been allocated to 10 universities that have demonstrated their commitment to primary care training.
Alleged serial thief arrested after medical centres targeted A 32-year-old man has been charged with seven counts of burglary after allegedly stealing 13 payment terminals from clinics.
Milestone for registrar experience project A pioneering project providing a window into the day-to-day reality of GPs in training has now recorded one million consultations.