Media releases
Media releases 2006
An archive of 2006 media releases is available below. For further media enquiries contact Jason Berek-Lewis, National Manager - Media and Communications. Tel: 0404 055 265
19/12/2006
Wanted: GPs to participate in piloting new pathway to Fellowship
Doctors in clinical practice will have the opportunity to participate in a pilot program of The RACGP Modular Assessment Pathway (MAP), an innovative, new assessment pathway to Fellowship of the RACGP. Expressions of interest are open until Monday 22 January 2007.
01/12/2006New online learning activities for GPs covers pre natal and cardiovascular knowledge
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is joining with the Australian Government agency, Biotechnology Australia, to deliver two new online genetics learning activities for general practitioners in the areas of prenatal and cardiovascular care.
01/12/2006Strengthening rural general practice in NSW
Dr Chris Mitchell, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Vice President and Chair, National Rural Faculty, together with Dr Di O’Halloran, RACGP New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Faculty Chair, is today visiting Tamworth in central NSW to consult with local general practitioners.
29/11/2006NSW GPs join with other health providers in new community care model
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the largest general practice organisation in Australia, has today welcomed recent initiatives from the New South Wales Government, which will support general practice and strengthen integration between our specialty and other community based health services.
29/11/2006Putting prevention into practice: RACGP ‘Green Book’ guide distributed to every Australian GP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is this week distributing copies of Putting prevention into practice: guidelines for the implementation of prevention in the general practice setting, also known as the RACGP Green Book, to all general practices in Australia. The Green Book offers guidance to general practitioners, providing a framework for prevention in health care.
16/11/2006PBS reform delivers welcome relief for patients, cuts to red tape
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia’s largest general practice representative body, has today welcomed the Australian Government’s reforms to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
25/10/2006Standing Strong Together for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
The National workshop "Standing Strong Together in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health" held in Brisbane on 9 October has provided an outstanding example of what can be achieved when key organisations work together.
19/10/2006Starting today, you can join the fight against obesity
Australians who are facing the health challenges that come with being overweight or obese can start today to make a difference to their lifestyle and their health, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners said today.
18/10/2006General practitioners participate in Exercise Cumpston 06 - simulated pandemic influenza outbreak
This week the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is participating in the Australian Government’s Exercise Cumpston, the largest health simulation exercise ever held in Australia. The exercise is testing national preparedness for a pandemic influenza outbreak in Australia.
13/10/2006New online education resources help GPs treat depression
To coincide with Mental Health Week, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released two new online education modules for general practitioners on recognising and responding to the mental health care needs of patients. The new case studies are available from the RACGP’s online learning website gplearning.
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