December 2020

We’re here to support you through every stage of your general practice journey by developing guidelines, tools and resources that can assist in daily practice. We’ve developed an interactive MBS online tool that allows you to develop and print a fee list with the MBS items you use in your practice.  We’ll monitor usage of the tool and continue to make improvements based on your feedback. And we’ll continue to alert you to relevant and major changes to the MBS via our website and In Practice . Read more about the tool in  newsGP .  Make sure ...

The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) identified a need for practical guidelines on effective communication to support mental health professionals. The Practice guide: Communication between medical and mental health professionals outlines best practice principles for communication among health professionals, with the aim of improving communication, collaboration and, ultimately, patient outcomes. The guide includes a summary on referral and reporting obligations under the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists...

The Department of Health is leading the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan 2021–2031 (Workforce Plan), and a draft is now available based on 12-months of national consultation.  We’re seeking your advice about the draft Workforce Plan and invite you to take this survey to share your views. You’re welcome to contact us at  aboriginalhealth@racgp.org.au  if you’d like some more information or have any questions. 

Just in time for the holidays, the RACGP has launched a new online shop featuring a variety of casual wear, fun gifts and work attire. There is a whole range of RACGP-branded products to check out, from caps and cycling jerseys to novelty socks and commemorative polo shirts. As an added bonus, your purchases help strengthen the great work of the RACGP Foundation . The RACGP will donate 75% of profits to support general practice research that benefits members, general practice and the health of all Australians. Visit the RACGP Shop to start brows...

Are you interested in becoming a GP provider of Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) to offer CBT-derived FPS counselling to your patients? The RACGP Rural online Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST) package provides essential mental health skills training without having to leave your practice or community. The flexible, innovative training package is made up of four modules and uses a combination of technology, peer learning groups and locally available resources. Level 1 Mental Health Skills Training (MHST) is a prereq...

This course is designed for overseas-trained doctors with limited experience in reproductive and sexual health in the Australian setting. It provides up-to-date information to improve your knowledge and confidence in this topic area. Content includes:  communication in primary healthcare  taking sexual history contraception  sexually transmissible infections (STIs)  menopause   unintended pregnancy options case discussions.  This course is an RACGP CPD-accredited activity. Find out more on the  Family Planning NSW website.

The Department of Health is leading the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan 2021–2031 (Workforce Plan), and a draft is now available based on 12 months of national consultation.  We’re seeking your advice about the draft Workforce Plan and invite you to take this survey to share your views. You’re welcome to contact us at  aboriginalhealth@racgp.org.au  if you’d like some more information or have any questions. 

The International Medicine in Addiction Conference , IMiA21 Virtual, will be running virtually 26–28 February, delivering an engaging educational agenda to delegates across the world. This year’s conference will present an innovative scientific program and international keynote speakers to delegates, while focusing on the relationships doctors build with their patients and communities. The virtual conference is also an opportunity to participate for people living in regional or rural areas who may not have been able to attend in previous years. T...