16 May 2024
New appointments to National Boards
Key points 40 new appointments and reappointments have been made of Chairs and Board members across nine National Boards Three new Board Chairs have been appointed An extensive recruitment process saw 122 applications received for advertised vacancies on National Boards
16 May 2024
Call for Censor-in-Chief nominations
Elections are now underway for the RACGP Board member position.
16 May 2024
Report finds My Health Record ‘plagued’ with poor usability
It also found automation of simple tasks could free up to 30% of clinicians’ time, and data sharing could save $5.4 billion.
16 May 2024
In Practice: Further calls for feedback on Scope of Practice review
The RACGP is encouraging members to share their views on the proposed policy reforms across the three key theme areas.
16 May 2024
Warning: High-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW!
NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation across NSW, found to contain around twice the average dose of other MDMA tablets
16 May 2024
Time to rethink the PR on PR (Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
Lung Foundation Australia are calling on health professionals to rethink the public framing of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), giving the community a better understanding of who it can benefit.
15 May 2024
PHN welcomes bolstering of bulk billed services
South Western Sydney residents will benefit from a boost in funding for additional Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and a network of new Medicare Mental Health Centres – two of the standout commitments from last night’s Federal Budget
15 May 2024
Some good news but the main challenge is closing the funding gap
ome good news but the main challenge is closing the funding gap
15 May 2024
Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern
The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.
15 May 2024
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