18 Sep 2024

ED visits soaring amid GP shortages

New data reveals the NSW health system is under ‘unprecedented pressure’ but GP accessibility is key to relieving that burden.

17 Sep 2024

Latest FRACGP exam report released

This year’s final Key Feature Problem had a pass rate of almost 68%, highlighting the merit of preparation and readiness to sit the exam.

16 Sep 2024

‘Extremely concerned’: Frustration boils over amid CDM uncertainty

The RACGP has demanded the Federal Government delay chronic disease management changes until funding details are clarified.

16 Sep 2024

RACGP unveils Scope of Practice Review insights

With the final report imminent, the college reveals concerns its ‘simplistic framing misunderstands the principles of good primary care’.

16 Sep 2024

‘A moment to be proud’: 215 new Victorian Fellows

The state’s workforce will be boosted by more than 200 new specialist GPs, as the RACGP graduates celebrate their new fellowships.

11 Sep 2024

Opening the conversation: How to support women through menopause

SPONSORED: 30% of GPs attribute lack of openness and willingness to discuss symptoms as key factors in making menopause discussions challenging.

13 Sep 2024

‘Shocked’: Damning NHS report a ‘warning’ for Government

A scathing report into the NHS says its problems are so severe they are ‘hard to quantify’, furthering fears that unless Australia acts, it will head down the same path.

13 Sep 2024

New dementia data shows proactive care planning is key b

Just 51% of dementia patients living in the community had a GP CDM attendance, leading one expert to call for more proactive and continuous care.

13 Sep 2024

RACGP launches Queensland election platform

The college is calling on the next State Government to commit $56 million to incentivise 2000 GPs in training, and to cut red tape.

12 Sep 2024

RACGP backs ban on genetic test results use in life insurance

The Federal Government will outlaw the use of results in life insurance underwriting so patients can get tested without fear of financial insecurity.