26 Sep 2024
NSW and SA further expand pharmacy prescribing
A contraceptive pill pilot has been made permanent in NSW, as SA announces significantly expanded prescribing options, and it has left GPs worried.
26 Sep 2024
Australia’s mental health crisis a ‘sad, sad situation’
For the eighth year in a row, mental health is in the top reasons for patients visiting a GP, according to the 2024 Health of the Nation report.
26 Sep 2024
In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results
GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
26 Sep 2024
Government defers CDM Medicare item changes
The concerns of GPs have been listened to, resulting in the Commonwealth delaying chronic disease management funding changes to 1 July next year.
25 Sep 2024
Admin burden top reason GPs plan to leave practice: RACGP
In a ‘wakeup call’ for governments, the new Health of the Nation report found 70% of GPs are concerned about their admin workload.
25 Sep 2024
Inspiring Tasmanian GP expands female-led clinic
Dr Mary Lumsden longed for a workplace that worked for her, so she made one herself, and now her practice is going from strength to strength.
25 Sep 2024
‘Visionary’ review suggests quicker approval of new medicines
New subsidised medication approvals would be streamlined and access made easier for vulnerable populations, under a new health technology plan.
24 Sep 2024
‘Overhaul My Health Record’: Health of the Nation preview
One third of GPs have rarely or never used My Health Record, according to the first findings to be released from the new 2024 RACGP report.
24 Sep 2024
Study questions ‘piece-meal’ health prevention funding
The Australian research shows only a sliver of the health budget is dedicated to prevention and promotion, but GPs say small changes will make big differences.
23 Sep 2024
Help shape the next general practice standards
Member feedback will inform the next edition Standards, to help ensure the new indicators are reflective of Australian general practices.