Calls for further recognition of GPs’ contribution to AOD workforce The RACGP’s latest recommendations include higher MBS rebates for AOD consultations and extended funding for its education program.
Scrapping GP mental health plans a path to fragmented care, GPs say Dr Cathy Andronis says psychological presentations need a holistic approach and that properly funding mental health care consultations would be much more effective than widescale reform.
‘Doctors might be intimidated’: GP blasts NSW complaints body A single anonymous complaint was enough for one Taree GP to receive a warning about ‘maintaining constructive communication’ in public.
RACGP pushes for antenatal care funding increase Antenatal care has become more complex but available item numbers have a rebate of $41.70 – regardless of the duration of the consultation.
Challenging GPs to think differently about how they diagnose An upcoming educational event aims to improve diagnostic processes and reduce errors in general practice.
IWD: Female leadership the next step for gender equality RACGP WA Chair, Dr Ramya Raman, shares her top tips and advice for leadership success.
IWD: Inspiring hope, one patient at a time Dr Catherine Engelke has undeniably saved lives through her efforts to vaccinate remote communities, but that is just one part of a remarkable story.
Image-based prescribing has ‘served its purpose’ for general practice The service is due to end on 31 March, answering the RACGP’s calls. But hospital settings have secured an extension until March 2023.
Out-of-pocket costs leaving chronically ill vulnerable: Report Australian patients are paying more for healthcare than many other comparable countries, new analysis suggests. Changes have been floated, but what would they mean for general practice?
Renewed call to provide more support for longer consultations Respondents to a recent newsGP poll have said the change is needed to better serve Australian women.