15 May 2024

Federal Budget 2024–25: A detailed breakdown for GPs

An infuriated RACGP says the Government has failed to bolster the GP workforce or improve mental health support, in a Budget it labelled ‘a missed opportunity’.

15 May 2024

Do you need more from your family’s health cover?

SPONSORED: When it’s time to consider if your private health cover is meeting the growing needs of your family, value is about more than price.

15 May 2024

Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern

The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.

14 May 2024

Federal Budget 2024–25 ‘dropped the ball’: RACGP

The college has slammed the Government’s spending, labelling it a ‘huge disappointment’ which ignores struggling patients and exacerbates a critical GP shortage.

14 May 2024

Rural generalism rises in medical students’ preferences

The RACGP welcomes a growing interest in the specialty among domestic students, but has raised concerns about its impact on community GPs.

14 May 2024

Lack of safety data prompts guidance on oestrogen therapy

A summary of evidence is out for prescribing oestrogen treatments for the estimated 75% of breast cancer patients who develop genitourinary symptoms.

14 May 2024

Microbiome magic: How dairy helps nurture the gut

SPONSORED: While known to reduce the risk of a host of chronic diseases, its lesser-known benefits, particularly for gut health, are often overlooked.

13 May 2024

Medicare: How did we get here?

Ahead of the Federal Budget, a GP of nearly 50 years has shared his story of Medicare – one he says is ‘full of naivety, misconceptions, deceptions’.

13 May 2024

‘Wrong priorities’: RACGP President airs Budget concern

Urgent Care Centres will receive a $227 million boost in the Budget, but Dr Nicole Higgins says this is ‘window dressing to the problem’.

13 May 2024

Business of general practice: What’s the next thing?

The keynote speaker at the RACGP’s practice owners conference wants to give GPs a plan for navigating disruption and building a strong business.