05 Dec 2023

RACGP hails 60-day dispensing meeting

Representatives from both sides of the contentious reform met last week to hash out differences and ensure patients are put first.

05 Dec 2023

New Board member inspired by ‘unique position’

Pay, leave and wellbeing are front of mind for the RACGP’s newly appointed Chair of GPs in Training.

04 Dec 2023

Clinic’s data breach reminder to bolster security

The personal details of more than 5000 patients may have been ‘compromised’ after a Brisbane medical centre’s email account was breached.

04 Dec 2023

Ear health improving for First Nations people: AIHW

A new report shows the rates of ear and hearing problems have declined, while screening and audiology uptake have improved.

04 Dec 2023

Victorian psychologist reprimanded by tribunal for professional misconduct in multiple treating relationship

A Victorian psychologist who treated two patients as both a psychologist and nutritionist has been reprimanded by a tribunal for professional misconduct and been put under supervision.

01 Dec 2023

‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects

The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.

01 Dec 2023

How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally?

Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it, writes health economist Dr Stephen Duckett.

01 Dec 2023

‘The law will be changed’: GP laments impact of VAD ruling

A ruling this week in the Federal Court confirmed that telehealth cannot be used during the voluntary assisted dying process.

30 Nov 2023

Should all children be screened for coeliac disease?

Italy will begin screening all children for coeliac disease from 2024, but it remains unclear whether Australia should follow suit.

30 Nov 2023

In Practice: Demystifying Medicare

The RACGP has prepared responses to a broad range of questions around the MBS, which members can access via the college website.