Lifting of Medicare freeze only the start: RACGP While important, thawing the freeze does little to repair damage caused by long-term devaluing of GP services, according to the RACGP President.
Put patients first: RACGP Dr Harry Nespolon launched the RACGP’s election campaign, demanding politicians take patient health seriously and ensure access to quality care.
April issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.
RACGP assumes responsibility for AGPT program The RACGP has formally signed an agreement with the Federal Government in what is described as the final step towards profession-led Australian general practice training.
Budget reply ‘a missed opportunity’ The RACGP believes Labor’s response ‘fails to recognise the vital role of general practice in every Australian community’.
Federal Budget: RACGP calls for more to be done in general practice President Dr Harry Nespolon said greater investment is needed to improve primary care and patient health outcomes.
Backdown on dispensing puts profits ahead of patients: RACGP The RACGP has criticised the Pharmacy Guild for reportedly forcing the Government to back away from plans for 60-day dispenses.
KFP 2019.1 exam report: Tips to improve outcomes The 2019.1 Key Feature Problem exam report outlines some areas to assist candidates when preparing for and sitting the exam.
RACGP cautiously welcomes Labor’s promise to fully end Medicare freeze But President Dr Harry Nespolon has called on major parties to bring general consultation items to where they would have been without lost indexation.
When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.