20 Nov 2023
‘Never been a worse time’ for pharmacy prescribing to expand
South Australia has announced during World AMR Awareness Week that community pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe antibiotics to treat UTIs.
20 Nov 2023
Sharp fall in bulk billing ahead of MyMedicare start
The bulk billing rate declined to its lowest quarterly rate once again – but how far should GPs pay attention to the metric?
16 Nov 2023
In Practice: New AHPRA checklist
The checklist is designed to help practitioners better address complaints when first raised by a patient or client.
15 Nov 2023
AGM votes to shape the RACGP’s future
Members are invited to attend the upcoming AGM, and to cast their votes on nine resolutions regardless of whether they attend the event.
15 Nov 2023
Future of general practice front of mind in Canberra
Member feedback from the Health of the Nation has reached Australia’s lawmakers, as a sense of urgency grows around safeguarding the profession.
15 Nov 2023
Health of the Nation: Urgent need to bolster workforce
Chronic underfunding, burnout, fragmentation, and increased consultation complexity were among the annual insight into general practice’s ‘troubling’ findings.
14 Nov 2023
New program offers fit-for-purpose preventive care
The Chair of Healthy Habits says it is a ‘critical tool’ that can support behaviour change and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
13 Nov 2023
Melbourne clinic notches up a century of care
Mont Albert Medical Centre was formed as the Roaring 1920s got into their swing – and has been going strong ever since.
06 Nov 2023
Applications for RACGP Mentoring Program closing soon
The ‘two-way street’ offers rewarding benefits and a sense of connection for both mentors and mentees alike, past participants say.
09 Nov 2023
In Practice: Last call for RACGP Mentoring Program
The application period closes on Sunday 12 November, with mentees especially encouraged to take advantage of the free support and guidance.