30 May 2024
RACGP launches new Reconciliation Action Plan
The college has set goal to create a GP profession ‘free from racism’ and reaffirms its support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
30 May 2024
In Practice: Censor-in-Chief nominations set to close
RACGP Fellows interested in the role only have until Monday afternoon to get their applications in
29 May 2024
Many pharmacies lacking first-line emergency contraception: Study
New research suggests an internationally recognised gold standard emergency contraceptive is only available in 59% of Australian regional pharmacies.
29 May 2024
How GPs can maximise general practice incentives
The RACGP’s health reform and funding lead detailed important information around the payments at the Practice Owners Conference.
29 May 2024
Doctors establish ‘parallel health system’ for those fleeing Gaza
A network of 500 medical professionals has rallied to rollout free healthcare to refugees unable to access Medicare, creating lifesaving change.
28 May 2024
GPs urged to ask about period pain early
A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.
28 May 2024
OCP pharmacy pilot announced for WA
While the RACGP does not support pharmacy prescribing, its place on the working group is an opportunity to minimise risk.
28 May 2024
Study links Ozempic to kidney failure prevention
It found semaglutide reduced risk of major kidney events by 24% for type 2 diabetes patients, but GPs have urged caution.
28 May 2024
Are young people in aged care being overprescribed?
Following revelations that much-needed medication reviews are being missed and younger residents are facing an increase in polypharmacy, what can GPs do?
28 May 2024
GPs urged to screen for period pain early
A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.