22 Nov 2024
New RACGP President officially sworn inz
The college’s AGM signalled the official handover of the new President, while RACGP members also voted to pass the two proposed resolutions.
21 Nov 2024
Best profession in the world’: RACGP award winners
Dr Bruce Willett has won the prestigious Rose-Hunt Award – one of 19 winners recognised for their work in general practice, rural health, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
21 Nov 2024
In Practice: Member forum on governance
The RACGP invites members attending GP24 to join a governance discussion to help shape the future of the college.
21 Nov 2024
‘Inspire and empower’: Day one of GP24
One thousand delegates have gathered in Perth to hear about the future of general practice, as GP24 gets under way.
21 Nov 2024
Push for antimicrobial resistance public awareness
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer is renewing his push for patients not to pressure prescribers into approving unnecessary treatments.
20 Nov 2024
Record number of GPs in training to start in 2025
In a 20% jump from 2024, 1504 future GPs will kick off their training next year, reinforcing the need for Government investment to ensure this pipeline.
20 Nov 2024
Challenges facing newly arrived doctors in spotlight
An Australian Medical Council survey has highlighted ongoing barriers for IMGs as the impact of Government reforms kick in.
20 Nov 2024
Australian-first STI self-test receives TGA approval
The test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea could result in timelier diagnosis, but are there implications of doing so outside the healthcare setting?
19 Nov 2024
There’s lots of growth and change that needs to happen
It found patients had 30% increased odds of suffering a hip fracture within two months of taking a gabapentinoid medication.
19 Nov 2024
‘Trans people are just people’: GPs’ role in trans healthcare
What exactly does best practice GP care look like for trans patients? This Transgender Awareness Week, two people speak out about their experience.