19 Jun 2025
Bid to fund after-hours general practices gains momentum
Bid to fund after-hours general practices gains momentum
18 Jun 2025
AHPRA enacts power to publicly name practitioners
AHPRA enacts power to publicly name practitioners
18 Jun 2025
Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme officially launches
Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme officially launches
18 Jun 2025
‘Turning point’ announced for blood donation
‘Turning point’ announced for blood donation
17 Jun 2025
Uptake for bowel cancer screening remains low
Participation in the program continues to fall well short of targets – with GPs’ role of ‘simple endorsement’ spotlighted.
17 Jun 2025
RACGP leaders discuss future of UCCs
An RACGP roundtable has agreed the college should advocate for creating clear standards for care in UCCs, with an increasing number of members working in the clinics.
17 Jun 2025
New scope expansion for pharmacists ‘fragments care further’
A State Election vow could see Tasmanian pharmacists paid to stay open longer and their prescribing powers expanded, raising RACGP concerns.
17 Jun 2025
Call for ‘unsustainable’ workers’ compensation to be reformed
WorkCover claims are among the greatest admin burdens GPs face. As NSW discusses new laws, the college says the system needs to change.
16 Jun 2025
RACGP flags scope concerns in prescribing review
In a submission on the National Prescribing Competencies Framework, it also raised concerns about the impacts of unclear prescribing roles.