2018 Convocation voting closing soon
The Convocation voting period in shareGP will close Friday 28 September. Six convocation items are available to be voted on.
RACGP members are encouraged to vote on and discuss Convocation items during this period. All votes received during this time will be collated and carried across to the Convocation meeting on Thursday 11 October at GP18 on the Gold Coast.
Log into shareGP to access the 2018 Convocation space to vote, or learn more about how to vote on a convocation item.
RACGP eHealth Forum
The RACGP eHealth Forum will be held on Thursday 20 September with a focus on the power of data in general practice.
The eHealth Forum brings together leaders in eHealth, general practice and government to share ideas on the future of digital healthcare. Topics discussed at the eHealth Forum help define the REC–eHealth & Practice Systems' strategic agenda for the year ahead.
Discussion topics and key areas of focus will be shared through a live Twitter feed. Members are invited to follow and join the conversation using the hashtag #GPeHealth.
‘My Health Record in general practice’ education program
My Health Record is changing from a participant self-registration (‘opt-in’) model to an ‘opt-out’ model. All Australians known to Medicare or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs are set to receive a My Health Record after 15 November 2018, unless they notify the government they do not want one.
General practice teams are likely to encounter questions from patients about the system and how it is used by healthcare providers. GPs are also likely to have their own questions about the purpose and functionality of My Health Record, as well as their own legislative requirements and potential impacts of the My Health Record expansion to their workflow.
The RACGP is working in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency to deliver a national My Health Record education and awareness program for GPs. The program, which consists of a series of webinars and workshops, is being delivered by GPs across the country. Participants are eligible for four Category 2 RACGP QI&CPD points for the 2017–19 triennium.
Visit the RACGP website to access resources and register for a workshop or webinar.
Your specialist in life – GP resources
The RACGP community awareness campaign aims to highlight the value of general practice in our community.
RACGP members are invited to use campaign materials and join us in highlighting the value of general practice, and the importance of education and learning gained through membership and association with the RACGP.
Campaign materials available to RACGP members include practice posters, social media cover images and website tiles.
The materials include:
- digital copies of the TV adverts – to be played on practice TV screens with closed captioned options available
- practice posters – for your waiting area
- social media cover images – for your personal and professional Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts
- digital adverts – for your practice website
- the RACGP Oath of Fellowship – to frame and display in your consultation room
- an RACGP Fellow and RACGP member logo – to include on your practice website, personal stationery or business cards.
Visit the RACGP website to download supporting materials.