27 Aug 2024
RACGP releases final AKT exam report of the year
More than 800 candidates sat the most recent Fellowship exam to demonstrate knowledge in the clinical context of general practice.
27 Aug 2024
Approval of cytisine for smoking cessation takes step forward
Consultation is now open to make the medication available for GPs to prescribe, but the RACGP raises concerns about its potential for pharmacy prescribing.
27 Aug 2024
Mammogram participation ups screening rates for other cancers: Study
A simple prompt reminding women to utilise cancer screening programs could be enough to boost participation rates, researchers say.
26 Aug 2024
Funding boost for ‘shared care model’ to improve diabetes outcomes
The Australian-first trial will see general practices collaborate with exercise physiologists to improve outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes.
26 Aug 2024
‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push
Free immunisations for infants and the elderly will not be rolled out nationwide after the committee knocked back two vaccine applications.
26 Aug 2024
RACGP questions chronic disease funding ‘vacuum of information’
The Commonwealth has dropped new details about the revised MBS framework, but a persistent lack of funding details has GPs concerned.
23 Aug 2024
RACGP announces next President
Dr Michael Wright has been named the college’s President-elect, taking over the top job in November
23 Aug 2024
How can GPs best spot long COVID cases in children?
A new study has revealed paediatric long COVID cases could have vastly different symptoms than adults, and may be going unnoticed.
23 Aug 2024
‘I can’t do this’: Practice closures continue
Another general practice has added its name to an alarmingly long list of clinics shutting up shop, as the owners warn ‘the situation is not improving’.
23 Aug 2024
GPs left in the dark amid looming payroll tax changes
NSW doctors are demanding answers, saying they have been given no information on the tax changes, which are now just days away.