22 Nov 2024

Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values in GP training

A first-of-its-kind training framework aims to ensure clinical education is framed by perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

22 Nov 2024

GPs are ‘specialists in life’: Health Minister addresses GP24

Mark Butler has vowed to keep seeking GPs’ input, as Australia walks the ‘path towards a more multidisciplinary, GP-led, team-based primary care

22 Nov 2024

New RACGP President officially sworn inz

The college’s AGM signalled the official handover of the new President, while RACGP members also voted to pass the two proposed resolutions.

21 Nov 2024

‘Inspire and empower’: Day one of GP24

One thousand delegates have gathered in Perth to hear about the future of general practice, as GP24 gets under way.

21 Nov 2024

In Practice: Member forum on governance

The RACGP invites members attending GP24 to join a governance discussion to help shape the future of the college.

21 Nov 2024

Push for antimicrobial resistance public awareness

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer is renewing his push for patients not to pressure prescribers into approving unnecessary treatments.

21 Nov 2024

Best profession in the world’: RACGP award winners

Dr Bruce Willett has won the prestigious Rose-Hunt Award – one of 19 winners recognised for their work in general practice, rural health, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

21 Nov 2024

AMA submission: Workforce critical to suicide prevention

This week we released a submission outlining why the current workforce crisis is negatively impacting patient care and must be addressed.

21 Nov 2024

Focus on fighting our ‘national cancer’ this National Skin Cancer Action Week

Australians are being reminded of the importance of skin checks in heading-off our most prevalent and costly cancer.

21 Nov 2024

SSSI information for HRT patches

The TGA has provided information on the SSSI and PBS arrangements for estradiol transdermal patch shortages.