Have your say – Victoria faculty polls

Each month, RACGP Victoria invites you to share your views on topics that matter to you as a member. Cast your vote, see how your peers respond, and browse past polls to follow the conversation over time.

VICTORIA FACULTY MONTHLY POLL

What will be the most significant impact of Sublocade discontinuation?  

What will be the most significant impact of Sublocade discontinuation? What will be the most significant impact of Sublocade discontinuation?
 
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Discover Insights from Our Previous Poll

What government ask is most important to you in the upcoming state election?

  1. Exempt GPs from payroll tax
  2. Stop Chemist Care Now and put patient safety first
  3. Isotretinoin prescribing rights for GPs
  4. Medicines for children in out-of-home care

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The cohealth review highlighted challenges in delivering care to vulnerable communities. What support would most help general practices meet these needs?

  1. Better Medicare rebates for longer consults
  2. Multidisciplinary team funding
  3. More GP workforce support
  4. Reduced administrative burden

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What has been your practice’s response to payroll tax pressures?

  1. Increased private billing fees
  2. Introduced admin / service fees
  3. Restructured GP agreements
  4. Absorbing the cost

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Have you seen evidence of pharmacy prescribing going wrong in Victoria?

  1. Yes – I’ve seen patients who got the wrong diagnosis / treatment for UTIs
  2. Yes – I’ve seen patients who got the wrong diagnosis / treatment for shingles
  3. Yes – I’ve seen patients who got the wrong diagnosis / treatment for impetigo
  4. No – I haven’t heard of any patient issues caused by pharmacy prescribing.

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Have you been able to incorporate Medicare item 695 into your clinical practice?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Unsure

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Would you be interested in initiating ADHD medication within your clinical practice?

  1. Yes
  2. Yes, with additional support or training
  3. No
  4. Unsure

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Do you support pharmacy prescribing in Victoria without direct GP oversight?

  1. No – I believe this could compromise patient safety
  2. Yes – but only for minor ailments and under strict guidelines
  3. Yes – for a broader range of conditions with appropriate safeguards
  4. I’m unsure / need more information

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Do you think the government should provide funding to save cohealth GP services?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Unsure

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Which advocacy objective should be our highest priority next year?

  1. Payroll tax exemption for GPs
  2. ADHD and Isotretinoin prescribing reforms
  3. Grant funding to support general practice
  4. Incentives for MATOD-supporting GPs
  5. Medicine cost reimbursements for foster carers

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Tell us what you want from your faculty newsletter?

  1. Member stories and profiles
  2. News about advocacy in your state
  3. Local events and opportunities to get CPD
  4. Information about GP training

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