21 Sep 2023
‘Important to get our voice heard’: RACGP scope of practice survey
Members are being urged to provide feedback on the type of changes GPs need to work at their full capacity.
20 Sep 2023
International HTA collaboration expands
The international collaboration between six health technology assessment bodies from across the UK, Australia and Canada welcomes two further HTA bodies.
20 Sep 2023
Should I provide my patient with a character reference?
SPONSORED: The seemingly simple request can raise a number of complex questions, particularly if you do not know the person very well
20 Sep 2023
GP honoured for outstanding palliative care
A Queensland GP who ‘walks the journey’ with his patients says it allows them to live their best life.
20 Sep 2023
WONCA to highlight best-practice dementia care
Presentations covering home palliative care, medication guidelines and worker attitudes will be on offer at next month’s conference in Sydney.
20 Sep 2023
‘Gut-wrenching’: Rural clinic closures taking their toll
An increasing number of regional towns are losing their general practices, with recruitment issues and rising costs having a devastating impact.
19 Sep 2023
Health Workforce Certificates no longer required for IMGs
The removal of a ‘ridiculous’ piece of red tape placing pressure on rural and remote general practices has been welcomed by the RACGP.
19 Sep 2023
‘Fever phobia’ and the role of the GP
A recent poll found that many parents mistakenly believe that fevers in children can cause significant harms if left untreated.
19 Sep 2023
A day in the life of a GP with an interest in dementia
Dr Steph Daly writes about what inspired her to care for this often-neglected group, and why she wants more colleagues to join the cause.
19 Sep 2023
Supervisor recruitment issues contradict Guild claims about NQ Pilot
Recent comments that local GPs are ‘very supportive’ of pharmacy prescribing do not appear to match the reality on the ground.