The treatment’s supply will continue after widespread advocacy, but fresh concerns are emerging over Australia’s medications system.

Practical interventions, cardiometabolic condition management, supplements, and menopause – the WHO has updated its prevention advice for GPs.

The committee wants to hear from those ready to contribute their ideas as it focuses on ‘two-way communication and understanding’.

GPs are calling on the next Victorian Government to fully exempt GPs from the tax, warning the measure threatens clinic viability.

New data says two thirds of GPs are dissatisfied with public referral pathways, as they lay bare the human cost of health system backlogs.

The RACGP says GPs remain central to supporting cessation efforts as the nicotine products present emerging challenges.

The reaction from GPs and the community follows racist comments on a Facebook post welcoming overseas doctors to a regional NSW clinic.

New AIHW data gives the most detailed picture yet of the impacts of cancer, as well as where targeted action is needed.

An upcoming event will keep members updated on scope of practice changes, guidance to support them, and RACGP advocacy priorities.

Consult notes, Medicare numbers, and test results have been exposed after a ‘malicious actor’ targeted a network of general practices.

It will offer supervised clinical training, as the RACGP, RANZCO, and ACRRM demand greater access to ophthalmic care in the regions.

Cases are surpassing flu and COVID, with a GP expert saying lack of awareness is a driver as ‘people still get their head around it’.

One of the Federal MPs who wrote to local clinics urging them to bulk bill has received a glowing ministerial endorsement – but not all GPs are impressed.

The Australian-first device has been suspended for six months after independent testing raised concerns of false negative results.

More than 160 doctors and their families have celebrated a milestone moment as they embark on careers as GPs. 

Assessing muscle health could help GPs identify patients at high risk earlier, according to the results of a major international study.

It is urging government to fully integrate general practice into incoming services, warning standalone models risk fragmenting care for young people with complex needs.

‘We need strong, thoughtful leaders from a broad range of backgrounds’: Eligible GPs are urged to get their nominations in soon.

A damning report is urging sweeping reform, including $80 million for general practice-integrated pharmacists, scrapping of location restrictions, and an end to ‘backroom deals’.

The RACGP is urging other parties to follow suit after the state’s Opposition pledged to scrap the tax if elected.