2017 RACGP Awards state finalists
The RACGP is pleased to announce the state finalists in the 2017 RACGP Awards.
The finalists for each category are listed below. National winners in each award will be announced at GP17.
General Practitioner of the Year finalists:
- Dr Walid Jammal, NSW
- Dr Adam Coltzau, QLD
- Dr Amanda Bethell, SA&NT
- Dr Elizabeth Elliott, TAS
- Dr Richard Milner, VIC
- Dr David Oldham, WA
Registrar of the Year finalists:
- Dr Adelaide Louisa Boylan, SA&NT
- Dr Ginita Oberoi, TAS
- Dr Sarah Newman, WA
General Practice Supervisor of the Year finalists:
- Dr Samuel Russell Heard, SA&NT
- Dr David Knowles, TAS
- Dr Harinder Paul, WA
General Practice of the Year finalists:
- Arkaba Medical Centre, SA&NT
- Saunders Street Clinic, TAS
- Atticus Health Carrum, VIC
- Canning Vale Medical Centre, WA
Congratulations to all state finalists in the 2017 RACGP Awards.
Important changes to RACGP examinations delivery
The RACGP has changed the delivery model of its online exams. From 2018 the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Key Feature Problem (KFP) exams will be delivered across a two-day period. The KFP will be held on Friday and the AKT on Saturday.
This change was initiated to allow the RACGP to accommodate for the continued increase in candidate enrolments and reduce fatigue on both candidates and staff.
Candidates can access details on 2018 RACGP examination dates, enrolment, fees and result publication dates online.
Visit the RACGP website for further information.
Convocation submissions close Friday 30 June
RACGP members have one week remaining to submit items for 2017 Convocation in shareGP.
Convocation is an opportunity for RACGP members to raise matters of importance with other members and RACGP Council.
RACGP members are encouraged to log in to the Convocation space in shareGP by Friday 30 June to discuss the four Convocation items already raised and submit any further items.
The 2017 Convocation timeline is as below:
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Friday 30 June
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Convocation submission period closes (4pm AEST)
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Monday 10 July
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RACGP Council considers Convocation items
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Monday 7 August
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Convocation voting period begins
RACGP members invited to comment and vote on accepted Convocation items in shareGP
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Friday 1 September
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Convocation voting period ends
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Friday 27 October
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Convocation held at GP17 in Sydney
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Monday 30 October
(week beginning)
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Convocation outcomes published on shareGP
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To submit a Convocation item, visit the Convocation space in shareGP.
RACGP Technology Survey Report
The RACGP has released its Technology Survey Report, based on a 2016 survey of more than 1000 GPs.
The survey found GPs remain optimistic about the use of eHealth technology and its ability to improve productivity and care coordination.
The RACGP hopes the results will encourage more GPs to consider adopting digital technologies in their practices, while achieving best health outcomes for patients.
Visit the RACGP website for more information.
Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce – Reports from clinical committees and working groups
Following the release of six new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce reports, the RACGP sought member feedback and comments regarding the draft findings.
The RACGP would like to thank those who provided feedback. The member feedback and RACGP position statements will be used to inform the RACGP’s submission to the MBS Review Taskforce on the latest reports.
Visit the Australian Government Health website to provide your feedback.
Clinical pearl: How can GPs use e-mental health as part of a stepped care model?
A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (GPMHTP) can be used to recommend that a patient engage in an online psychological (e-mental health) intervention. In this way, the GPMHTP is an important tool in a stepped care approach, where patients with a mild to moderate mental illness are commenced on a low-intensity treatment like e-mental health and ‘step up’ to a higher intensity treatment if needed.
The RACGP is running two free webinars on Tuesday 27 June at 1.00 pm (AEST) and Wednesday 28 June at 7.00 pm (AEST) to assist GPs find out more about how e-mental health can be used in general practice as part of a stepped care model. Register your interest to attend on the RACGP website.
Visit the RACGP website for more information on e-mental health or to download a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan template.