Mindfulness found to benefit trainee GPs A UK-based study has suggested that including mindfulness as part of training could help reduce burnout risk for new GPs.
‘They treated me like a criminal’: GP calls for AHPRA system reform It took two years for a complaint brought against GP Dr Raed Masoud to be resolved, a period of prolonged stress that he says impacted on his physical and mental health.
New life insurance information GPs need to know Changes designed to protect patient privacy will be instituted from 1 July.
How can Australia’s vaccine rollout be repaired? GPs reporting appointment cancellations and fridges full of unused AstraZeneca vaccines say more must be done to restore the public’s confidence.
What does quality patient-centred care really mean? Four key concepts were put forward at the RACGP’s Practice Owners National Conference for existing and aspiring practice owners to consider.
Government announces new vaccine counselling MBS item number The new Medicare item will provide patients over 50 with a $38.75 rebate when receiving COVID vaccine counselling from their GP.
New AstraZeneca guidance reinforces need for vaccine counselling MBS numbers The decision to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine to only people aged 60 and older will likely place more pressure on GPs dealing with vaccine-hesitant patients.
How did the college advocate for members last month? The Federal Budget, pharmacy prescribing and new dedicated MBS item numbers for smoking cessation all elicited an RACGP response.
GPs enlisted to vaccinate older and vulnerable Australians In a major shift, GPs will be paid an additional fee to visit people ‘at home or in a disability or residential aged care facility’.
GPs celebrated on Queen’s Birthday Honours List GPs from across Australia have been recognised for their valuable contributions to the nation’s healthcare.