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Outback doctor’s last-ditch attempt to keep delivering GP services
The average tenure for a GP in remote Australian towns is five or six years, but Dr Graham Rowlands has been the main GP in his town for more than 20 years.
One year later - tell us how the bulk billing incentive program is going
It's been almost a year since the federal government's Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program began, with a third of WA clinics now fully bulk billing.
Why you need to ask your patients about heavy menstrual bleeding
Asking your patients about their menstrual cycle should be no different taking their blood pressure or temperature, according to consultant gynaecologist.
Cuts to private health rebate 'risk public hospital strain'
Cutting health insurance rebates for older Australians will add avoidable pressure to the public health system, pushing more older people onto longer waitlists, health bodies have warned.
Perth’s role in the future of medicine
Medical breakthroughs may be global, but many rely on the contribution of local researchers, clinicians and patients long before they reach everyday practice.
Paper health records no longer acceptable in general practice
Paper health records are no longer acceptable within general practice and all clinics must have clinical risk management system in place.
Patient caps and funding - what GP ADHD prescribing looks like in practice
With more GPs likely to be able to diagnose and prescribe for ADHD as a WA training program looks to expand, Medical Forum spoke to a GP who has been accredited through the program to see what it looks like in practice.
Q&A with Dr Ramya Raman
There have been big changes in general practice in recent times, with moves to boost GP numbers, a shake-up of bulk billing and continued called for improved Medicare funding.
Mount Lawley Hospital moves into public health system next week
St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital will officially become part of the public health system as of next week.
WA's Dr Ramya Raman elected RACGP President
Western Australia’s Dr Ramya Raman has been elected President of the RACGP.
