01 Nov 2023
Supporting families and providing end-of-life-care
GPs play a pivotal role in the care of people with advanced disease, writes palliative care specialist Associate Professor Mark Boughey.
30 Oct 2023
Professor Sandra Eades’ blueprint to Close the Gap
One of Australia’s most highly regarded researchers has called for an even greater focus on early intervention and community-led care.
31 Oct 2023
Out-of-pocket costs linked to decline in GP services
GP attendances in the first six months of 2023 were 9.1% lower than the same period last year, according to a new AIHW report.
29 Oct 2023
GPs laud ‘enormity of WONCA’ as conference wraps up
Years of hard work, long hours, and dedication have paid off, with the 2023 World Conference hailed a resounding success by local and international doctors alike.
29 Oct 2023
‘We need to talk about the pandemic’: Professor Michael Kidd
Australia’s former Deputy Chief Medical Officer, who stepped into the role as COVID unfolded, opened the last day of WONCA with a moving speech.
28 Oct 2023
Indigenous health panel urges GPs to call out ‘elephant in the room’
‘We need to open doors we have never opened before’, three of the world’s leading health equality advocates have said.
28 Oct 2023
Doctors send climate change message ahead of crucial UN conference
Organisations representing three million healthcare professionals have made a united call for the health risks of climate change to be addressed.
27 Oct 2023
‘We need to get better at marketing primary care’
Professor Trish Greenhalgh told delegates at the WONCA World Conference that more needs to be done to address public and political perceptions.
27 Oct 2023
‘Game changing’ extended skills recognition launched
The RACGP program is open to all Fellows with at least five years’ experience in their interest area, including dermatology and addiction.
27 Oct 2023
What it means to be an RACGP Life Member
Two Queensland GPs share their stories on more than three decades of continuous college membership.