14 Jun 2024
‘We are stronger together’: Ramping up our advocacy
In the face of unprecedented change, our role in shaping reform is more important than ever, writes RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins.
14 Jun 2024
Another potential long COVID treatment ruled out
A COVID-19 antiviral has been shown to be ineffective at treating the condition, as doctors continue to be left with few options
13 Jun 2024
In Practice: Calls for business viability representativesz
The RACGP is seeking members to help inform the development of its general practice business and financial viability work
13 Jun 2024
Stzandards aim to reduce invasive procedures for heavy periods
While one in four women suffer from the condition, less than half seek treatment and may have a more invasive procedure than necessary.
13 Jun 2024
Baby spinal manipulation sees Minister request ‘urgent explanation’
Mark Butler will write to the Chiropractic Board after it quietly re-introduced the practice last November following a four-year ban.
13 Jun 2024
Project Secure Health: General practices offered free cybersecurity
US tech company Cloudflare has partnered with an Australian not-for-profit to protect clinics against ‘ever-increasing’ cyberattacks.
12 Jun 2024
Chance to honour outstanding rural healthcare
Nominations for individuals or teams ‘doing something remarkable’ in the rural and remote healthcare space are underway.
12 Jun 2024
Doctors issue nationwide call for climate change action
Hundreds of medical doctors have urged the Federal Government to ban all new coal, oil and gas projects for public health.
12 Jun 2024
Doctors move to allay topical steroid withdrawal fears
Dermatologists and GPs say it would be a ‘tragedy’ if media reports deter people from using flare control creams to provide eczema relief.
11 Jun 2024
GP educator leads King’s Birthday honours
Six GPs, including a number of former RACGP Award winners, have been recognised for their contributions to general practice and the community