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Rapport and gratitude: How telehealth won over this sceptical GP

Telehealth means losing the strengths of a face-to-face consultation – or does it? Before the pandemic, Dr Gillian Singleton was a telehealth sceptic. How, she wondered, could seeing someone ...

RACGP to replace OSCE with new clinical exam from 2021

The new exam will better reflect contemporary assessment principles for GPs working towards Fellowship. A transitional assessment is already in development for November’s exam period, before an ...

Do H Health Workforce Division May2020 Covid 19 Communication Summary Of Changes

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Temporary changes to requirements under s19AA and 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973

The Health Workforce Division in the Rural Access Branch of the Australian Government Department of Health has released an official communication about temporary changes to requirements under s19AA...

The frontline of the fight - Helping you manage the workplace complexities caused by COVID-19

We hope that you and your people are continuing to remain safe throughout these unprecedented times. While the economic impact of COVID-19 is causing concerns of reduced business for some, as the f...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced the package this morning.

RACGP secures $500 m to help general practice fight coronavirus

In the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation, telehealth will be broadened to include all Australians and new incentives introduced to keep GPs and patients safe during the ...

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New WIP Funding for GP Pharmacists: What you need to know

In recent years there has been an increase in pharmacists working in general practice in Australia, with evidence showing that pharmacists provide valuable support to the general practice team (Ref...

Updated MBS fee summary: What GPs need to know

The RACGP’s comprehensive listing of rebates for general practice services subsidised under Medicare, including recent key changes, is now available. The RACGP’s Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)...

Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory is where the road ends.

Is this the most remote private GP clinic in Australia?

Dr Katie Williamson moved to Nhulunbuy to gain skills in a remote town. On the map, Nhulunbuy doesn’t look particularly remote. The sixth largest town in the Northern Territory is perched o...

Help with Provider Digital Access (PRODA)

At Medical Recruitment, we are fans of PRODA and the ease of access it provides in certain circumstances. Below we have provided some introductory information about PRODA, and sources of further in...

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City based GP's and the General Practice Rural Incentives Program (GPRIP)

Working as a City based GP is getting more and more difficult. With a higher number of GPs based in City locations, resulting in a reduction of Doctor to Patient ratio, great opportunities are not ...