04 Oct 2023
Brain health and risk reduction: The GP’s role
If dementia risk factors can be targeted in early and mid-life, GPs have an opportunity to make a real difference, writes Dr Steph Daly.
03 Oct 2023
Does menstruation play a part in diabetes diagnosis?
Researchers have suggested lowering HbA1c cut-offs for premenopausal women, but Australian GPs say more investigation is needed.
03 Oct 2023
‘Catastrophically worse’: Rural GP begging for change
An award-winning doctor is calling for an overhaul of registrar allocations, saying regional medicine is in an ‘existential crisis’.
03 Oct 2023
Injections ‘no better than placebo’ for hand osteoarthritis: Study
The most effective interventions are oral NSAIDs and glucocorticoids, according to the results of a systemic review published this week.
02 Oct 2023
‘Like a script from Utopia’: Bulk billing change raises GP ire
In an update to the ‘assignment of benefit’ requirement, GPs can still get verbal consent to bulk bill telehealth – but will need to fill in more forms.
02 Oct 2023
PBS authorities: Pain points and upcoming improvements
Dr Rob Hosking provides an update on RACGP efforts to revamp the much-maligned system.
02 Oct 2023
‘Painful’: Confusion plagues MyMedicare launch
Technical problems and poor communication meant many GPs were left unaware about the additional steps needed for patient registration.
28 Sep 2023
In Practice: Join the Specific Interest Groups’ ‘Zoomapalooza’
RACGP Specific Interests’ group Chairs will be holding an online discussion for which attendees can gain valuable CPD reviewing hours.
29 Sep 2023
‘Like a conductor’: The unseen craft of general practice
RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins spoke to key healthcare leaders in Canberra this week about the unsung work of GPs in coordinating patient care.
29 Sep 2023
RACGP Foundation launches PhD Scholarships
The two grants on offer are valued at $25,000 per year and are designed to help outstanding doctors further their studies into general practice.