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In Practice: Member meet-up with RACGP President
Connect with the President and NSW&ACT Chair about key developments, advocacy plans and the college’s latest initiatives.
Members can join a hybrid event in-person or virtually, for conversation with RACGP President Dr Michael Wright and NSW&ACT Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman.
This week’s In Practice also includes information for GPs to prepare for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, and the RACGP’s updated library resources.
Member meet-up with the President
Date: Wednesday, 9 April, 6.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
Venue: RACGP NSW Office, North Sydney and online via Zoom
Register in-person
Register online
RACGP members can join this hybrid event in-person or virtually, for conversation and insights with RACGP President Dr Michael Wright and NSW&ACT Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman. They will share key developments, upcoming advocacy plans and the latest activities and initiatives of the NSW&ACT faculty. This is an opportunity for members to connect, ask questions and provide feedback.
More information is available on the RACGP website.
Lung cancer screening for health professionals
Webinar: Tuesday 15 April, 6.00 pm (AEST)
Register online to attend live or access to the on-demand recording.
This RACGP-accredited webinar aims to prepare GPs for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program from July 2025. Hosted by the Lung Foundation Australia, the expert panel will cover how to successfully integrate lung cancer screening into everyday practice. Topics include:
- National Lung Cancer Screening Program overview
- screening pathway overview
- nodule management
- National Cancer Screening Register.
The webinar will include a Q&A session.
Learning outcomes:
- Define the purpose and importance of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
- Outline GPs’ role in promoting and supporting program participation
- Implement the National Screening Program Nodule Management Protocol
- Identify the role of the National Cancer Screening Register
John Murtagh Library upgrade
As part of the RACGP’s work to connect members with resources to empower their professional development, it has launched the refreshed
John Murtagh Library page.
Designed with members’ needs in mind, the updated navigation ensures quick and easy access to key resources for training, point-of-care decision making, and research to empower the professional journey and provide access to the latest evidence and information.
RACGP members get exclusive, personalised access to tools and resources all in one place, including single-sign-on access to expert support, tailored services and the full library collection.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs news
DVA Provider News has published new information on ‘
Continued access to medications for veterans impacted by the Qld, NSW floods‘. This article has been updated to include veteran card holders in flood affected areas of Far North Queensland, South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales to continue to access their medications under Continued Dispensing arrangements of the PBS.
It has also updated information to help GPs ‘
Ensure you receive fast payment for the services you deliver to veterans’.
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