Misconduct management must be ‘strong and robust’: RACGP A college submission into professional sexual violations by health practitioners says laws must ‘strike the right balance’ between patient protection and procedural justice.
New national awards chance to shine a light on GP excellence GPs and clinics are encouraged to nominate their peers for the Stronger Medicare Awards, aimed at recognising those delivering outstanding care.
Tasmanian Labor vows against payroll tax, if elected As the state prepares to head to the polls, the Opposition promised not to apply the tax grab if it wins government, in a move welcomed by the RACGP.
Funding helps mobile GP clinic treating ‘forgotten’ patients roll on It is free, accessible, and non-judgemental. And for more than 20 years, Street Doctor has brought healthcare to those who would otherwise go without.
RACGP stands up for climate action The college will take its fight for environmental action directly to Parliament House when it advocates at a Duty of Care Bill public hearing.
Funding needed to ‘help share the workload’: RACGP Commonwealth support should be funnelled into expanding general practices to include multidisciplinary care teams, according to a college submission.
Shingles management added to pharmacy prescribing pilot Victorian pharmacists can supply treatments from next month, but one GP says ‘fearless’ evaluation is key to the trial's success.
‘Unhurried whole-person care’ proves best: Study Longer consultations and a regular GP have proven vital in keeping older Australians out of hospital, according to findings from a 1000-patient clinical trial.
GPs encouraged to upskill in opioid dependence treatment An RACGP program aims to help GPs better understand this ‘rewarding’ area of medicine and boost authorised prescriber numbers.
More than $7.5m awarded to general practice research Six GP-led projects have received grants as part of the most recent Medical Research Future Fund allocation.