13 Sep 2023
New tobacco and nicotine laws ‘to be in place by next April’
Legislation entered Parliament this week, with measures to deter smoking among young people as well as cut the appeal of vapes.
13 Sep 2023
‘Drive change and shape the future of our profession’
Applications are now open for the RACGP Future Leaders Program, which arms GPs with the skills to influence and achieve change.
13 Sep 2023
Digital cardiac rehab almost halves hospital readmissions: Study
Patients who utilise online programs after a heart attack can significantly reduce their risk of cardio-related rehospitalisation, according new Australian research.
13 Sep 2023
GPs crucial to rare cancer care: RACGP
Key reforms are needed to help GPs better diagnose and treat patients, according to the college’s submission to a Senate Inquiry.
12 Sep 2023
GPs again listed among Australia’s most ethical
But those who do not offer bulk billing for medical appointments are seen as ‘unethical’, according to a new report.
12 Sep 2023
Lack of remote healthcare proving deadly
Avoidable deaths and hospitalisations continue to soar in Australia’s remote areas, where people miss out on billions in healthcare funding.
12 Sep 2023
Medical deans say GP funding and pay review ‘urgently needed’
The recommendation is among 23 suggestions in a position paper advocating for a ‘skilled, sufficient and sustained’ general practice workforce.
11 Sep 2023
What does an eating disorder look like? Part 2
According to an advocate with lived experience, asking for help can be one of the largest obstacles to overcome on the road to recovery.
11 Sep 2023
GPs consider interstate move amid tax grab
More than one third of respondents to a recent newsGP poll said they would be willing to pack up and move if it meant more favourable payroll tax settings.
11 Sep 2023
Call for views on scope of practice
A review into scope of practice, which seeks to ‘unleash’ the potential of the health workforce, is open for feedback.