20 Aug 2024
Research finds genetic link between Alzheimer’s and heart disease
It is hoped the new insights into the connection between the two conditions could significantly change patient care.
21 Aug 2024
Federal Government reveals long-awaited Better Access response
It says the mental health system is ‘difficult to navigate’, but supported less than half of the recommendations in full.
21 Aug 2024
RACGP cautiously accepts Victorian Single Employer Model
The pilot is part of an expansion to support the training pipeline and boost the rural GP workforce – but caveats remain, says the college.
20 Aug 2024
Preventable hospitalisations soar in GPs’ absence: AIHW
Patients with limited GP access are hospitalised three times more than their city counterparts, and the RACGP warns this will only worsen without a funding shakeup.
19 Aug 2024
What does the mpox emergency mean for GPs?
Experts are urging Australian GPs to be on the lookout for symptoms among their patients, after the outbreak was declared a global emergency.
19 Aug 2024
Incentivised training placements reduce registrar shortfall
Workforce shortage woes are starting to ease as RACGP incentive placements put 177 registrars in areas of urgent need, but there is still work to be done by government
19 Aug 2024
224 new GP fellows for NSW
The fellows will now embark on the next stage of their career, with the RACGP President saying they are needed ‘more than ever’.
16 Aug 2024
Clinic opens to fill ‘gender gap’ in cardiac care
The uniquely female service focuses on making stress echo tests more accessible and comfortable, and GPs can now refer patients.
16 Aug 2024
Tool developed to help GPs manage menopause
The MenoPROMPT assessment program has been developed by a team of Australian experts to help GPs better manage menopause.
16 Aug 2024
New incentives encouraging GPs to explore Australia
GP in training Dr Lena Rennick says moving was like ‘going on an adventure’ and is calling on others to make the most of new placement grants.