12 Aug 2024

Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing

GPs will be left out of the loop once again as WA joins other states in expanding the controversial program, despite dire warnings.

12 Aug 2024

How is VAD operating in each state?

An inaugural report assesses how voluntary assisted dying services are performing across Australia, and recommendations to improve care.

09 Aug 2024

UK GPs’ historic collective action ‘serves as a warning’

GPs have started a work-to-rule action that could go on ‘indefinitely’, leading some to ask if the same thing will happen in Australia?

09 Aug 2024

Female IMGs creating crucial support networks

It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.

09 Aug 2024

List of dementia risk factors grows

The addition of untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol have bumped up the number of modifiable risk factors to 14.

08 Aug 2024

Pharmacy prescribing expansion a ‘race to the bottom’ of healthcare

An extension of Queensland’s controversial hormonal contraception prescribing pilot has left GPs seething, saying it is ‘tokenistic’ and ‘highly insulting’.

08 Aug 2024

In Practice: Aged care incentive info session

The RACGP President is hosting a webinar next week for GPs to better understand the new incentive and what it means for their practice.

08 Aug 2024

Faculty Council election nominations open

From GPs in Training, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and Specific Interests, members are urged to ‘speak up for GPs’.

08 Aug 2024

Blood test could predict babies’ chronic lung disease: Study

Australian researchers hope this early detection will generate more targeted treatments and reduce risks for babies born prematurely.

07 Aug 2024

RACGP Presidential candidate Q&A

Discover why each of these five GPs want to be college President, why they think you should vote for them, and their top priorities.