24 Nov 2023
Vale Dennis Pashen
A passionate regional GP and driving force behind the push for formal recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine, the professor died on Thursday.
24 Nov 2023
All resolutions passed at 66th RACGP AGM
Members voted to usher through a number of amendments to the college’s Constitution, as well as updates to director and President remuneration.
23 Nov 2023
Plea for psychedelic rules reform
A new coalition of healthcare professionals wants a review of ‘overly restrictive’ prescribing guidelines, but a GP expert says changes must be done ‘slowly and carefully’.
23 Nov 2023
In Practice: PSR Bill passes
Supported by the RACGP, the new legislation makes key amendments to clarify and improve administration of the scheme.
22 Nov 2023
RACGP Member Engagement Survey extended
Members are being urged to help drive the college’s advocacy efforts by sharing their views on what matters most to them.
22 Nov 2023
New chronic cough advice ‘well worth bookmarking’
A ‘comprehensive’ update to chronic cough advice suggests child‐specific management will improve clinical outcomes.
22 Nov 2023
Cash-strapped Aussies skipping the GP
But with almost four in every five general practice services being bulk billed, there are fears much of this cost-avoidance is due to perception, rather than reality.
22 Nov 2023
Should patients be able to immediately access results via MHR?
The DoH is looking to modernise My Health Record to include the default sharing of pathology and imaging reports, but the RACGP has concerns.
21 Nov 2023
New COVID-19 vaccines to be ‘preferred’ option
The vaccines, which target the XBB.1.5 Omicron variant, were approved by the TGA and will be available in Australia from next month.
21 Nov 2023
Landmark review to address ‘uneven spread’ of GPs
Policies used to attract healthcare workers to regional Australia will go under the microscope, as part of an effort to address ongoing maldistribution.