A GP’s journey in technology development A shock diagnosis and a move across the world inspired Dr Naomi Zeraati to create a service she hopes will help GPs, specialists and patients.
Sea change: Life as a GP in the Tiwi Islands Dr Justin Coleman recently made a major life change, uprooting from 12 years of city living to move to the remote Tiwi Islands.
General practice training applications have dipped: What can be done? Australia’s leading advocates for general practice were recently asked a thorny question.
New trial of GP-delivered urgent care set to launch in WA Western Australian patients thinking about going to emergency will next week have a new option – a GP.
How can GPs stay safe amid increasing scrutiny of billing? Medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie has a few tips on how to bill appropriately and stay protected.
Changes likely for GP-generated summaries in My Health Record Shared health summaries are set for a shake-up after the head of the Australian Digital Health Agency flagged the need for a broad modernisation of the technology underpinning My Health Record.
Report the ‘first step’ towards nationwide primary care data asset The massive data collection program should improve patient outcomes while potentially raising the profile and political leverage of general practice.
Government urged to subsidise flu shot for under five-year-olds The Victorian Health Minister echoes PBAC recommendations to include flu vaccinations for children under five years.
Sugar and water: Diet and structural inequality in remote communities Examining the role infrastructural and social disparities can play in nutrition.
RACGP provides in-principle support for continuance of Medevac laws The RACGP expressed support for the intent of the Medevac legislation at a Senate hearing this week.