Desperately seeking GPs 25 Feb 2010 0 comments General practice vacancies are still hard to fill, particularly in rural areas, and there are few signs of an end to the workforce shortage.
The great divide 7 Oct 2009 0 comments The new rural classification system comes into force next year, but its many anomalies have perplexed GPs throughout Australia.
A matter of conviction 23 Sep 2008 0 comments Under planned law reforms, doctors guilty of a serious offence may permanently lose their registration. Should they be punished for life?
Being a registrar 18 Sep 2008 0 comments Last year Australian Doctor featured some registrars as they embarked on the general practice path. We catch up with them one year on.
Poll queried as Mitchell takes reins at RACGP 21 Jul 2008 0 comments RACGP president-elect Dr Chris Mitchell has promised a more united voice for general practice, but may find his plans overshadowed by news that rival candidate Dr Vasantha Preetham has raised…
Aged care panels fail to attract GPs 6 Jul 2007 0 comments AGED care panels have failed to drive a significant increase in the number of GPs visiting aged care facilities, Federal Health Department figures suggest.
Labor red tape pledge 6 Jul 2007 0 comments A FEDERAL Labor Government would cut red tape for GPs and introduce incentives for longer consultations in preventive health care, according to a policy paper released last week.
Concern over GP asthma prescribing 6 Jul 2007 0 comments GPs may be inappropriately prescribing combination drugs containing long-acting beta agonists to some young children, prompting calls for new education on asthma prescribing.
Billions fail chronic ill 6 Jul 2007 0 comments A HEALTH policy expert has called for a major rethink of chronic disease management, warning that chronically ill patients are getting sicker despite the billions invested into diabetes and other…