‘Concerns remain’: RACGP responds to AHPRA public statements proposal The college has highlighted the potential impact of ‘name and shame’ changes in a new submission, and is calling for more detail on thresholds.
RACGP declines participation in pharmacy prescribing stakeholder group The Australian Pharmacy Council is going ahead with the development of accreditation standards for pharmacist prescribing.
Four in five believe ‘vexatious’ complaint made against them A survey shows many GPs think they have been a victim of improper use of the system – but definitions remain a grey area, as does the overall impact.
Top responses to changing practice economics SPONSORED: The GP Insights report shows practices are overcoming economic challenges by putting their staff and patient experience at the forefront.
‘Not viable’: GPs’ ‘sadness’ at ending bulk billing of veterans GPs have rejected an accusation the move is ‘to make a political point’, saying the decision was considered carefully for six months.
Research underlines the importance of rural placements Medical students who complete a 12-week rural training program are more likely to work as doctors in similar communities, a study has shown.
An unsettling case: The impact of a drawn-out audit on the vulnerable Is a ‘rigid, inflexible’ compliance approach experienced by GPs treating some of society’s most at-risk patients damaging health equity?
Addiction medicine conference hailed as ‘unique’ event IMiA 2023 aimed to promote quality healthcare and generated ‘a great deal of respect for the work GPs achieve in this space’.
Health Minister pushed for more detail on proposed general practice reforms RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins has written to Mark Butler calling for decisive government action and investment in patient care.
Medicare structure worsens healthcare in deprived areas: RACGP The ‘systematic underfunding of general practice’ is contributing to poorer outcomes, the college has said.