03 Nov 2023

Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’

One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.

03 Nov 2023

Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline

Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.

08 Nov 2023

Complaints about AHPRA notifications increase by 39%: Ombudsman

While overall complaints about the regulator went down over the past year, its notifications process has come under heavy scrutiny.

08 Nov 2023

Clinic preparedness key to surviving Optus collapse

Medical centres were among the 10 million victims of the telco’s nationwide outage, but backup systems helped keep the doors open.

08 Nov 2023

‘I like to think I’ve made a difference’

For more than two decades, this GP has harnessed a passion for remote health to improve outcomes in disadvantaged communities.

03 Nov 2023

‘We are heading for a crisis’: Can GP home visits be revived?

They used to be a staple of general practice, but home visits have more than halved in recent years. GPs give their take on the situation.

02 Nov 2023

In Practice: MBS online tool updated NOV

November ushered in a host of changes to the MBS. The RACGP’s online tool is designed to help GPs keep up to date with billing.

01 Nov 2023

‘The college is listening’: Call for member feedback

The 2023 RACGP Member Engagement Survey is now open, which aims to address members’ needs and ensure a strong future for general practice.

02 Nov 2023

‘Fundamental’ regional healthcare shift needed: Report

The significant gaps identified in a new report has prompted an RACGP call for reforms aimed at enabling GPs to work at the top of their scope.

02 Nov 2023

GPs’ payroll tax plight hits Prime Minister’s inbox

The RACGP has penned an urgent letter directly to Anthony Albanese, saying new bulk-billing incentives are a ‘false economy’ if the tax grab is not scrapped.