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Message from the President

We are now only a matter of weeks away from the roll-out of the PCEHR across Australian general practices. Over the past 2 weeks, our CEO and I have met with all relevant Ministerial Advisors and appropriate Deputy Secretaries at the Department of Health and Ageing, seeking definite answers on how the PCEHR will work and practice support commitments. Over the coming weeks we will provide updates to members on central PCEHR issues.
Professor Claire Jackson

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RACGP overview of the Federal Budget 2012/13

A detailed member briefing document with a 2012/13 Budget analysis is now available on the College website.

PCEHR and the use of item numbers in general practice

To clarify what Medicare coverage will be available to patients wishing to create and/or curate a PCEHR with their GP, the College developed a number of cases describing examples of common patient scenarios that may occur in general practice.

2012 RACGP awards – nominate now!

Nominations for the 2012 RACGP awards are now open and close on 8 June 2012. A number of awards are available including RACGP general practice, practitioner,supervisor and registrar of the year.

Good Practice magazine features Professor John Murtagh

In the May issue of Good Practice, Professor John Murtagh talks candidly about his inspiring medical career and life.

RACGP Oxygen presents e-health workshops

RACGP Oxygen invites GPs and staff to participate in a series of 3 hour national workshops on e-health that complement an active learning module (ALM).

Australian Family Physician - The journal of the RACGP

The first 3 months

The theme for the May issue of AFP is the first 3 months. This month's articles include the 6 week check, common rashes in neonates, gastro-oesophageal reflux, birthmarks, fructose and lactose testing, women and delayed childbearing, and management of hypertension.

New activities on gplearning

Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness

The Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness in general practice activity aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by enhancing the cultural awareness of general practitioners (GPs), general practice staff, primary health care staff, and other health care providers. Medical students will also benefit.

RACGP Oxygen

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) launched RACGP Oxygen in 2011. RACGP Oxygen is refreshing the way general practice does business by delivering the right products, in the right place, at the right time to improve health outcomes and people's experience of health.

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) ABN 34 000 223 807,
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is responsible for maintaining standards for quality clinical practice, education and training, and research in Australian general practice. The RACGP has the largest general practitioner membership of any medical organisation in Australia, with the majority of Australia's general practitioners belonging to their professional college. Over 24 000 general practitioners participate in the RACGP Continuing Professional Development Program. The RACGP National Rural Faculty, representing more than 6000 members, has the largest rural general practitioner membership of any medical organisation in Australia. Read more about the College.