Message from the President
The RACGP is urging the Federal Government to provide more funding for
general practice healthcare in the upcoming May Federal Budget to ensure
communities receive the high quality care they deserve.
The RACGP’s detailed Federal Budget 2012-2013 submission is available
at www.racgp.org.au/reports.
Professor Claire Jackson
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International Primary Health Care Reform Conference
The RACGP is a major sponsor of the first International Primary Health Care Reform Conference in Brisbane, taking place from 6–7 March. The program will highlight major initiatives in primary healthcare innovation, e-health, policy development and new models of clinical care. As part of the program, the RACGP will showcase a number of e-health initiatives. To download the program or to register, visit www.racgp.org.au/ff/94.
NRF 20 year anniversary celebrations – register now
During 2012, the RACGP National Rural Faculty (NRF) will celebrate its 20 year anniversary. This milestone event will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate rural general practice, the achievements of our rural members and the rural initiatives of the College. The NRF is planning a number of events throughout the year including a 20th anniversary celebration weekend, which will feature a gala dinner and stakeholder forum in Canberra. The weekend celebrations will take place from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 April. To download the invitation and registration form, visit www.racgp.org.au/rural/20anniversary.
January/February edition of Australian Family Physician now available online
Australian Family Physician (AFP), the flagship journal of the RACGP, features a range of clinical, viewpoint and research articles focusing on key issues in general practice today. The focus for the January/February issue of AFP is teaching in general practice. It includes articles on trainees in the practice, clinical reasoning, HbA1c and monitoring glycaemia and broken heart syndrome.
Electronic tools to support chronic disease management in general practice
The PrimaryCare Sidebar® continues to provide tools to support quality care in general practice. The cdmNet function is a web-based service that assists GPs in providing team care to patients with complex and chronic conditions. The Commonwealth Digital Regions Initiative is supporting the use of cdmNet in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia, including its potential to drive uptake and usage of the National Broadband Network. cdmNet is available to GPs and other health professionals and can be accessed through the PrimaryCare Sidebar®. For enquiries about PrimaryCare Sidebar®, call the RACGP Oxygen help desk on 1800 257 053 or email support@racgpoxygen.com.au.
Teaching in general practice
The theme for the January/February issue of AFP is teaching in general practice. This month's articles include clinical reasoning, teaching medical students, patient safety and trainees in the practice, practical issues, access to primary care, acute rheumatic fever, and HbA1c and glycaemia.
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.
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.