Health Minister confirms NPS MedicineWise cuts Despite appeals to overturn a decision under the previous Government to remove funding from NPS MedicineWise, the original decision will stand.
The role of clinical decision tools in chronic disease care Through RACGP Foundation-supported research, a GP academic is hoping to put an end to ‘blanket recommendations’ for chronic disease.
GP reform push supported by emergency doctors The President of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine has backed plans to strengthen primary care.
‘Cautious optimism’ for new state-funded GP-led clinics Plans for five priority care centres in Victoria are the latest in a series of nationwide developments to increase access to after-hours general practices with a mix of funding.
Rejected referrals ‘compromising patient care’ Cost-shifting and the used of outdated technology have been identified as the main causes for a trend GPs believe is putting patient safety at risk.
Patients award winner ‘an inspiration’ to general practice A Launceston doctor selected as the ‘most outstanding’ GP has been lauded for her willingness to go above and beyond for patients.
More evidence points to benefit of rural training New research has linked the amount of training time spent outside major cities with better odds of GPs working in rural and remote areas.
Psychiatrists back GPs’ role in mental health care The President of RANZCP has expressed his appreciation of general practice’s work across ‘the entire spectrum’ of mental health care.
How a Tasmanian clinic increased profits by 20% – and beat burnout ‘Burnout Prevention’, where GPs work altered hours and are encouraged to do restorative activities outside of work, has benefited clinicians and patients alike.
Vaccine rollout lessons put on hold An Audit Office report contains criticisms of planning and communication but offers few concrete suggestions for improvement.