04 Apr 2024
‘Absolutely tiny’ Federal obesity funding challenged
Questions have been raised about why no weight loss drugs are on the PBS, as research highlights the lack of funding for obesity prevention.
03 Apr 2024
New $30.5m Pre-Fellowship Program pilot launches
The trial will help IMGs spend two years in a regional practice, with the aim of developing the skills needed to embark on a GP Fellowship pathway.
02 Apr 2024
Report shows potential for targeted general practice investment
Last year’s incentive and indexation changes are stabilising plummeting bulk billing rates, new data has found, but more is needed to keep practices viable.
03 Apr 2024
Redefined accreditation could boost mobile care clinics
The RACGP has launched a revised definition of general practice in an effort to make accreditation and access to incentives more inclusive.
29 Mar 2024
Urinary superbugs: Are we going about it wrong?
A new study investigating rates of antimicrobial resistance in aged care highlights the need for a potential overhaul of antibiotic guidelines.
28 Mar 2024
Call to action urges GPs to be ‘bold and brave’
As GPs @ Parliament wraps up for 2024, MPs are now urging doctors to reach out and share their stories in a bid to create practical policy solutions.
28 Mar 2024
Planning essential to help patients hang up the keys: Research
Telling elderly patients to give up their driver’s licence can be tricky to navigate, but a study has revealed how GPs can broach the subject.
28 Mar 2024
Self-collection reaching under-screened populations
Uptake of the cervical cancer screening option has been particularly high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NT.
28 Mar 2024
In Practice: Rural workforce incentives
An upcoming webinar will answer questions about Rural Advanced Skills WIP payments, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.
27 Mar 2024
Approaching pre-school sleep challenges in primary care
As a GP, one of the service gaps Dr Tim Jones encounters is in toddler and pre-school sleep support. He has advice for others working in this space.