‘Bring more GPs to the bush’: RACGP With the Federal Election looming, the college has welcomed promises to boost the rural workforce but says there is a long way to go.
GPs remain the frontline in vaccination With the WHO warning global immunisation gains are at risk, an RACGP expert says GPs are best placed to get vaccination rates up.
Pledge to boost GP access in after-hours telehealth The election commitment from the Labor Party would expand GPs’ role in after-hours telehealth through a rebranded advice line.
Calls for recognition of ‘isolated’ rural challenges as GP quits The owner of the only GP clinic in a rural Queensland town has made the decision to leave as years of a work–life juggle takes its toll.
GPs remain unconvinced on 100% bulk billing plan Recent polls show GPs are yet to be convinced a move to bulk bill all patients is viable for their practices.
GP podcast brought to life with in-person health training A former RACGP National GP of the Year and his GP sister are bringing bespoke health education to rural South Australia.
‘A referendum on Medicare’: Frontbenchers clash in Canberra A ‘brittle consensus’ or not? On Wednesday, Mark Butler and Anne Ruston debated their parties’ respective health policies at the National Press Club.
Plan to boost GP numbers in North-East Tasmania unveiled If the Labor Party is re-elected, medical students will be able to complete their entire degree in Launceston for the first time.
Rescue on the cards for ACT clinic with ‘selfless’ GPs A former registrar at the bulk-billing Interchange Health Co-operative said a bailout is ‘vital’ – but questions over long-term sustainability remain.
Summit showcases ‘the best way medicine works’ GPs shared their stories at this month’s Rural Health Summit, with medical students learning what to expect as they begin hospital internship.