GPs on edge over direct referrals
GPs are worried about proposals to reform some aspects of primary care, warning it will make seeing a GP harder for more patients. Read More...
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Medicare ‘past its use-by’
The Australian General Practice Alliance has called for a major overhaul of Medicare, including having a new independent pricing authority to set rebates. Read More...
WA pollies get a health check
A delegation of GPs visited State Parliament last week to talk with politicians about improving both their own health and the health of WA. Read More...
We explain what’s in the Budget for health
The 2024 Federal Budget is in and the good news for Australians is that overall, healthcare has been given a substantial boost, despite concerns about the capacity of the workforce to support new initiatives. Read More...
GPs take a team leader role in heart failure care
Medical Forum is launching its own podcast this week with the first in a series of presentations by cardiologist Dr Steve Gordon from Western Cardiology who will be talking to journalist Eric Martin on the role of general practice in the management of heart failure. Read More...
Ahpra hunts down sex pests
A focus on uncovering and acting on sexual misconduct and harassment in healthcare has helped hundreds more people to come forward. Read More...
Healthcare too expensive for many
The latest Australian Healthcare Index June 2023 report showed that patients were skipping medical care due to cost and were increasingly dissatisfied with Australian healthcare services. Read More...
2022 the “annus horribilis” for GPs
As if the continued demands and stresses posed by COVID wasn’t enough to add a dent or two in the armour of general practice, things could -- and did -- get worse in 2022. Read More...