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In Practice: Financial advice for GPs
Early career GPs can learn more about personal finance fundamentals to help achieve their financial goals and work–life balance.
Staying on top of personal finances can help maintain early career GPs’ wellbeing, the RACGP says.
This week’s In Practice also features details on a new bulk-billing incentives fact sheet, RACGP events to celebrate International Women’s Day, and upcoming events for Queensland members.
Personal finance for early career GPs
Webinar: Tuesday 27 February, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEDT)
CPD: 1 EA hour
Cost: Free
Personal finance education is crucial for GPs as it empowers them to manage their finances effectively. This, in turn, reduces stress, enhances overall wellbeing, and allows them to focus on providing quality healthcare without financial concerns impacting their mental and physical health.
Presented by the RACGP Victoria New Fellows Committee, this webinar features guest expert Dr Dev Raga, GP and host of the Dev Raga Personal Finance podcast, who will share simplified personal finance concepts and fundamentals tailored for busy early career GPs to help them achieve their financial goals.
Register online.
International Women’s Day events
In-person and digital: Thursday 7 March, 6.30 – 9.00 pm (AEDT)
RACGP members are invited to help celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), with each capital city hosting an in-person event featuring a panel of amazing women who will have meaningful discussion on the IWD theme, ‘Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’.
The RACGP thanks major partner Besins Healthcare.
Register online for the face-to-face event in your state.
Register online for the virtual event.
Mackay Hot Topics
Hot Topics is a unique one-day educational event for regional Queensland GPs to come together to learn and discuss five current and topical hot topics relevant to their region.
In 2024 the following five topics will be covered:
- MyMedicare
- Veteran’s health
- Dermatology
- Women’s health
- Medical termination of pregnancy
Date: Saturday 20 April
Time: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Venue: Rydges Mackay Suites, 9 Gregory St, Mackay
Register online.
RACGP Queensland Fellowship Ceremony 2024
Fellowship of the RACGP (FRACGP) is a specialist general practice qualification accredited by the Australian Medical Council. To formally recognise the hard work and dedication required to achieve FRACGP or FRACGP–RG or FARGP, the next RACGP Queensland Fellowship Ceremony will be held in Mackay.
Date: Friday 19 April
Time: 2.45 – 7.00 pm
Venue: Mackay Convention Centre, 258 Alfred St, Mackay
Members are advised to keep an eye on their inbox for the invitation and link to register attendance.
Prescribing therapeutic vapes – overview of the regulatory changes
Webinar: Thursday 22 February, 5.30
– 7.00 pm (AEDT)
Find out the ‘why, when and how’ of prescribing therapeutic vapes. The Therapeutic Goods Administration, in partnership with the RACGP and Quit Centre, is hosting an information session for prescribers on recent vaping reforms.
Medical and nurse practitioners will learn about the regulatory reforms and what the changes mean, as well as hear practical information on prescribing therapeutic vapes and strategies for supporting smoking and vaping cessation. It will also include a demonstration of the SAS/Authorised Prescriber online system.
Register online.
New MBS bulk-billing incentives fact sheet
To help GPs who may be confused about the latest MBS bulk-billing incentives which
came into effect on 1 November, and which item number to bill, the RACGP has developed a
fact sheet to help members understand the new bulk-billing incentives item structure and the tie-in with MyMedicare.
The fact sheet covers:
- general eligibility for bulk-billing incentives
- tripled bulk-billing incentives item numbers by level of remoteness and eligible services
- standard bulk-billing incentives (pre-existing items)
- eligibility scenarios for the new tripled bulk-billing incentives
- links to further information.
iGAS: Coroner’s finding and public health advisory
In Victoria, the resurgence of invasive group A
streptococcal disease (iGAS) has become a growing concern, particularly among children, since late 2022.
The Victoria Department of Health has disseminated crucial information regarding iGAS, including its causes, symptoms, and preventive measures. These vital messages are accessible on the
State Government’s website, offering valuable resources to safeguard against the disease.
GP Research Project Noticeboard
The
GP Research Project Noticeboard presents surveys and research projects which GPs can get involved in.
Current projects include:
- a GP survey on clinical courage
- focus groups for GPs referring patients for hearing care
- a Delphi survey on the secondary use of general practice data for research.
Members can also submit their research projects to the noticeboard to invite participation from the general practice community.
Log in below to join the conversation.
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