20 Sep 2024
World Pharmacists Day
World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2024, is organised by the International Pharmaceutical Federation. This year’s theme is ‘Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs’.
20 Sep 2024
Greater access to care at home welcome, roll out and implementation will be critical to success
News of greater support for older Australians to be cared for at home recognises the wishes of older Australians and the complexity of care at the end of life.
20 Sep 2024
GPs speak out amid walk-in centre concerns
GPs say they are increasingly troubled about the fragmentation of care the nurse-led centres create and the model’s impact on patient safety.
20 Sep 2024
GP jumps into the ‘Deep End’ for Churchill Fellowship
A movement in Scotland connecting GPs working in the most deprived communities has inspired Dr Tim Senior to create more networks at home.
19 Sep 2024
Medical Board fees to increase
The registration will increase more than any other next year, jumping to $1027, but AHPRA said it has ‘worked hard to find a balance’.
19 Sep 2024
In Practice: Consultation on registration and accreditation scheme
The RACGP is seeking member feedback on the processes underpinning complaints or notifications about registered health practitioners.
19 Sep 2024
Meet Australia’s new Rural Health Commissioner
Professor Jenny May will address the RACGP Rural Member Forum next week, sharing her insights and plans for the future of regional healthcare.
19 Sep 2024
Menopause inquiry recommends GP education boost
A Senate committee has called for change after finding GPs have ‘limited and varied’ medical education on menopause and perimenopause.
19 Sep 2024
Development of Outcomes Measurement Framework
We are developing a person-centred Outcomes Measurement Framework (OMF),