06 Nov 2024
GP Profile – Dr Jian Li
It was the personal touch that appealed to Dr Jian Li when she decided to become a GP after a stint at working in the hospital system. Continuity of care is important as she supports her patients through their many life stages.
06 Nov 2024
Gallery showcases virtual worlds created by sick kids
Virtual worlds created by patients at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) have been curated in an exhibition, showcasing the Future Stories project.
05 Nov 2024
‘Empowering’ Healthy Habits program changing lives
Doctors are urged to use the tool to help patients beyond the consulting room, with one GP saying it can ‘motivate behavioural change’.
05 Nov 2024
Early bird registration open for 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in Brisbane!
The wait is finally over! Early bird registration is now open for the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference (25OPCC), 10 - 12 September 2025 in beautiful Brisbane.
05 Nov 2024
Behind the Build with Trudy Smith
Trudy Smith will be the Nurse Unit Manager of Banksia (B1), one of two new wards at the soon to be opened Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU).
05 Nov 2024
GPs and politicians ‘need to be working together’
One of the RACGP GP Advocate Network’s newest members says being proactive to ‘protect what GPs do best’ has many rewards.
05 Nov 2024
Behind the Build with James Dunlop
James Dunlop is the new Senior Peer Coordinator at the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU).
05 Nov 2024
Final Scope of Practice Review revealed
It found ‘virtually all’ health professions face barriers working to full scope, but the RACGP labelled the review ‘reductionist’, urging decisionmakers caution in considering its recommendations.
05 Nov 2024
News containing information on changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for 1 November 2024.
From 1 November 2024, there will be changes to the MBS. These changes include a range of administrative and policy changes to implement the Australian Government’s response to recommendations for the MBS Review Taskforce (the Taskforce) and the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC).
04 Nov 2024
Minister for Health and Aged Care, speech - 4 November 2024
Read Minister Butler's speech at the Stronger Medicare Awards.