Patient violence in general practice not ‘just part of the job’ With violence against healthcare workers increasing, Professor Leanne Rowe details steps GPs can take to protect themselves and their colleagues.
Indigenous trailblazer Lowitja O’Donoghue dies aged 91 The Yankunytjatjara woman was a leading health and wellbeing advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, writes Michelle Grattan.
One year of GP training: A medical educator reflects The return to college-led training has brought new opportunities and nationwide distribution of diverse skills, an RACGP medical educator says.
DoHAC targets four areas in new compliance activity Around 100 GPs will receive letters for high MBS activity in areas including timed professional services and chronic disease management.
Pill testing could have prevented 64 festival deaths: Research The analysis was released at the same time as a separate study showing how testing recently detected three new drugs never seen before in Australia.
‘Extremely agitated’ patient pulls gun on GP The RACGP is urging members to seek out support after police shot and killed a man who had held a GP hostage for parts of a ‘terrifying’ two-hour stand-off.
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.
Healthy Habits funding boost The Federal Government will inject $1.1 million into the RACGP initiative, which aims to help patients lead healthier lives.
As the temperature rises, so do rates of domestic violence Domestic, non-domestic and sexual violence will likely rise as temperatures increase, according to Macquarie University researchers.
RACGP ‘so incredibly important’: Michael Kidd The Deputy Chief Medical Officer stopped by his old stomping ground to share his inspiring views on the future of general practice.