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.