Media releases from The RACGP Annual Scientific convention 2006

Media releases issued from the ASC are listed below.

09/10/2006

A boost for GPs on the frontline in mental health care

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has today welcomed the Australian Government's "Better Access to mental health care" announcement as an important step in assisting people with mental health concerns. Click for more...

09/10/2006

Safety in our practice - RACGP launches new resources for general practitioners

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) launched a range of new resources on patient and general practitioner safety at this week's 49th Annual Scientific Convention. The launch was held at 1:00 pm on Friday, 6 October at the RACGP Stand (Booth 21, Exhibition Hall) in the Brisbane Exhibition Centre. Click for more...

07/10/2006

Recognising the achievements of general practitioners in rural Australia

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) National Rural Faculty (NRF) is celebrating the success of graduates of the RACGP Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice, as well as the commitment of Australia's medical students to rural practice, at this year's RACGP Rural and Registrars dinner being held in Brisbane on Friday 6 October. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Dr Bryan Connor, Richmond Queensland named RACGP General Practitioner of the Year 2006

Dr Bryan Connor, a general practitioner based in Richmond in north-western Queensland, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) General Practitioner of the Year Award for 2006. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Dr David Mitchell, Williamtown NSW named RACGP General Practice Registrar of the Year 2006

Dr David Mitchell, a general practitioner based in Williamtown on the New South Wales north coast, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) General Practice Registrar of the Year Award for 2006. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Brook Medical Centre, Muswellbrook named RACGP NSW &aamp; ACT General Practice of the Year 2006

The Brook Medical Centre, a general practice in Muswellbrook, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory General Practice of the Year Award for 2006. The General Practice of the Year Award recognises the outstanding work of general practices; the commitment of the practice to accreditation; the standard of facilities offered to patients and staff; and the services offered to the local community. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Alexander Park Medical Centre, Bundaberg Queensland named RACGP National General Practice of the Year 2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Alexander Park Medical Centre, Bundaberg Queensland named RACGP National General Practice of the Year 2006 Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP announces winners medical journalism awards

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) will present two awards for medical journalism at this year's GP Of The Year dinner at the RACGP 49th Annual Scientific Convention in Brisbane. The dinner is being held tonight at the Plaza Ballroom at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP launches Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit

Dr Vasantha Preetham, the new President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), together with Mr Alan Brown, Manager of the RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit, will today officially launch the Unit in Brisbane. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Kintore Clinic, Katherine named RACGP South Australia/ Northern Territory General Practice of the Year 2006

The Kintore Clinic, a general practice in Katherine, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) South Australia/ Northern Territory General Practice of the Year Award for 2006. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Patrick Street Clinic, Ulverstone named RACGP Tasmanian General Practice of the Year 2006

The Patrick Street Clinic, a general practice in Ulverstone, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) Tasmanian General Practice of the Year Award for 2006. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Brooke Street Medical Centre, Woodend named RACGP Victoria General Practice of the Year 2006

The Brooke Street Medical Centre, located in Woodend, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) Victoria General Practice of the Year Award for 2006. Click for more...

07/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practice - Lockridge General Practice named RACGP Western Australia General Practice of the Year 2006

The Lockridge General Practice, located in Perth, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) Western Australia General Practice of the Year Award for 2006. Click for more...

06/10/2006

The new face of Australian general practitice: Female, overseas trained doctor to head largest general practitice organisation in Australia

This evening, Dr Vasantha Preetham, a Western Australian general practitioner takes up the position as President of the organisation with the largest general practitioner membership of any medical organisation in Australia, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Click for more...

05/10/2006

RACGP honours outstanding commitment and service to Australian general practitice - Professor Deborah Saltman recognised with Rose-Hunt Award, the RACGP's most prestigious honour

Professor Deborah Saltman AM, a Sydney-based general practitioner and distinguished academic, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) most prestigious accolade, the Rose-Hunt Award. Presenting the award tonight at the Academic Session of the RACGP Annual Scientific Convention in Brisbane, RACGP President Professor Michael Kidd congratulated Professor Saltman and thanked her for her outstanding service to the college, to general practice and to the Australian community. Click for more...

05/10/2006

RACGP awards recognise outstanding contributions to Australian general practice

General practitioners and other people who have made a contribution to Australian general practice have been recognised by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) with Life Fellowship, Honorary Fellowship and Honorary Membership of the College, at the Academic Session of the RACGP Annual Scientific Convention held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland on Thursday 5 October 2006. Click for more...

05/10/2006

RACGP announces 2006 RACGP Research Foundation research grants and awards

The recipients of 2006 RACGP Research Foundation research grants and awards will be announced at the Academic Session of the RACGP Annual Scientific Convention held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland on Thursday 5 October 2006. Click for more...

05/10/2006

Australia's first online museum of general practice launched today

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) launched Australia's first online museum of general practice at the 49th RACGP Annual General Meeting in Brisbane today. Click for more...

04/10/2006

Professor Ian Frazer - Australian Of The Year 2006 - to address 49th RACGP Annual Scientific Convention

Professor Ian Frazer, leading cancer researcher and Australian Of The Year 2006, will address this week's Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 49th Annual Scientific Convention being held in Brisbane, Queensland. Click for more...

03/10/2006

General practitioners seize the chance to ’be the future’

General practitioners from across Australia and the globe are heading to Brisbane this week to seize their chance to 'be the future' at the 49th Annual Scientific Convention of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. The event is expected to attract over 700 delegates from around Australia and across the world. Click for more...



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