GP of the Year South Australian GP Dr Amanda Bethell wasn’t expecting to learn she had been named the RACGP’s 2017 GP of the Year.
Honorary Membership Award Originally a psychologist, Dr Chris Harrison has contributed much to general practice. Receiving the RACGP’s 2017 Honorary Membership Award has helped him feel even more a part of the profession.
LGBTIQ patients in general practice ‘The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners [RACGP] supports marriage equality.’ RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has made the college’s position on same-sex marriage clear.
Rose-Hunt and General Practice Supervisor of the Year ‘So, what are your special interests?’ A common question asked of many GPs. For long-time Tasmanian GP Dr David Knowles, this line of enquiry stirs some emotions about his love for general practice and serving his community.
Rural Registrar of the Year Gladstone Street Medical Clinic’s Dr Cassie Rickard, the RACGP’s 2017 Rural Registrar of the Year, has made herself a valuable part of the workforce in Victoria’s Gippsland region. A commitment to rural healthcare has been evident from her time as a medical student, seeking out remote placements in East Gippsland and the Northern Territory.
GP17: Foundation of patient-centred care GP17 is set to offer GPs from all over Australia what they most want at the annual RACGP conference
Advocating for better heart health RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has called on federal decision-makers to reconsider the direction of healthcare funding for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a major cause of death in Australia that kills one person every 12 minutes.