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RACGP membership for general practice registrars

Putting you in touch with all the benefits of RACGP membership

The College continues to strive to better support general practice registrars during their training and Fellowship preparation. In addition to the benefits provided in the 2011-2012 membership package for Australian registered GPs, the College provides a range of additional resources to make it easier for you to provide high quality patient care. From 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012, you can access all the benefits of RACGP Registrar membership, plus additional resources for only $310 (incl GST).

Medical indemnity savings for RACGP Registrar members

Additional benefits for Registrar members in 2011-2012

For the 2011-2012 financial year, RACGP Registrar members will receive these FREE additional resources:

AMH Online will be accessible to RACGP Registrar members via the 2011 PrimaryCare Sidebar® and gives on screen access to Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH), which supplies evidence based information to support prescribing decisions.

Widely recognised as the independent, evidence based, national drug reference tool, Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) identifies the usage of medications, alternatives and clinically accepted practice in Australia.

AMH provides clinical and pharmacological advice at point-of-care. It is the only drug based reference handbook recommended by the Australian Government and is an important clinical resource for GPs and other prescribers concerned with the quality use of medicines.

Valued at $160

* 12 month subscription to AMH Online is available to Registrar members who renew their membership or join the RACGP for the full 2011-2012 financial year

Resources for NEW Registrar members

In addition to AMH Online, new Registrar members who join the RACGP during 2011-2012 will also receive these FREE additional resources (our renewing Registrar members received these resources previously):

The check Program is the independent learning program produced by the RACGP. Written by expert clinicians, the check Program simulates clinical scenarios with a series of questions designed to bring out the important issues for GPs to consider.

The check Program on USB (2010 edition) contains the full range of topics covered by the check Program in 2010, including challenging consultations, anxiety, child behaviour, wound management and more. The interactive USB format provides greater convenience as it is compact, portable and allows you to work through the quality activities without the need for internet access.

Valued at $90

Regaining trust after an adverse event is a three step education system on managing adverse events in general practice. The workbook and module help to sharpen your communication skills as a means of restoring relationships when things go wrong. The poster provides a visual representation of the key management principles and can act as a quick reference tool at point-of-care.

Limited print edition

Medicolegal handbook for general practice highlights the legal implications of the practice of medicine. Case studies are used to highlight issues associated with patient confidentiality, consent, medication error and more. The handbook provides useful risk management strategies to manage medicolegal issues and emphasises the importance of caution and vigilance during daily clinical practice.

Valued at $28

^ Hardcopy RACGP clinical publications are provided once to RACGP Registrar members  

To join the RACGP, download and complete the general practice registrar application form below, then fax it to 03 8699 0489 or mail it to:

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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SOUTH MELBOURNE BC VIC 3205

• Online - login to the RACGP website and pay for your membership online
• Phone - call 1800 331 626 from 9:00am to 5:00pm (AEST), Monday to Friday, and pay by one of the following accepted credit cards:
• RACGP/Amex Credit Card
• American Express
• Mastercard
• Visa
• Fax - fax your membership payment with credit card details to 03 8699 0489.
• BPay – use Biller Code: 221606 and Reference # as stated on your membership tax invoice.
• Cheque or money order - make the cheque or money order payable to "The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners" and mail it to:
  
  The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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If you require a duplicate tax invoice for your membership, or you would like to change your membership type, please call 1800 331 626.

Receipts are issued and mailed at the end of each month.

Last Modified: 8 February 2012
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