Chance to collaborate at global conference Given ‘many of our problems are shared’, GPs can strengthen international efforts to address healthcare challenges, says Dr Mark Miller.
Patients to honour ‘most outstanding’ GP The Australian Patients Association is calling for nominations to recognise the nation’s best GP as part of its annual awards.
Your mixed billing questions answered Business sustainability has become a major issue for general practice, particularly following the Medicare freeze. Can mixed billing help?
Free flu vaccinations: Everything GPs need to know Universally free flu vaccines are now available – in theory at least – across all Australian states. Here, newsGP sums up the latest details.
CrazySocks4Docs message continues to grow Doctors across Australia and the world have donned crazy socks in a show of solidarity for colleagues who may be doing it tough.
Take action: How practices can reduce their environmental impact A new RACGP resource serves as a ‘timely reminder to take collective responsibility for the climate health emergency’.
Study identifies doctors most likely to get sued An Australian-first study has found ‘unhappy and overworked’ doctors are more likely to be sued compared to ‘agreeable’ colleagues.
‘Never underestimate the power of a GP’: Dr Daniel Byrne’s story In support of CrazySocks4Docs, the Chair of RACGP South Australia and Northern Territory shares his own mental health struggles and how he coped.
‘Not right at all’: College outlines concerns on AHPRA bill The RACGP has filed a submission strongly criticising suggested legislation that would allow information regarding complaints to be made public before investigations are complete.
Extension to subsidised SMS e-scripts ‘needs long-term plan’ The SMS fees will continue to be reimbursed until September, but some GPs are concerned about the uncertainty once the current extension expires.