15 May, 2012 • 0 comments

6minutes Online Video - Budget cuts for GPs

With the budget targeting PIP for immunisation and e-health, we speak to AMA Federal President Dr Steve Hambleton to find out his reaction and how he plans to prevent the cuts.

15 May, 2012 • 0 comments

NEWS POLL: Have you been affected by the medication shortages?

Are you or your patients affected by the current shortage in medication supplies? Take part in our News Poll.

14 May, 2012 • 0 comments

GP Registrar Blog: Our practice IT system needs an upgrade?

We’re using new medical software at our place. I don’t know if it’s going to be better than the last one, but it’s going to be a lot better than the changeover from one system to the other.

09 May, 2012 • 0 comments

GPs seen as a 'soft touch' in budget cuts

Concerns are being raised that GPs are seen as a “soft touch” by the Federal government as general practice faces millions of dollars in cuts as part of the budget.

08 May, 2012 • 0 comments

GP Registrar Blog - Doing nothing and saying very little

At work lately I’ve started doing nothing. That’s right, nothing.

Online system doubles flu vaccine uptake

Flu immunisation rates can be more than doubled with a web-based system that gives patients control over appointment bookings.

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GP Super Clinics face new audit

The AMA says the government’s GP Super Clinics Program has failed and it has welcomed the announcement of an independent review of the program by the Australian National Audit Office.

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Pertussis cocoon could start in the womb
Giving pertussis vaccine in the last months of pregnancy may be the best way to cocoon infants against whooping cough,...
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Patients won't swap GPs for pharmacist consults
The public has more trust in GPs than pharmacists with the majority of patients preferring to see their doctors for...
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GPs don’t expect e-health consults to take off
GPs are sceptical of the benefits of e-health consultations and don’t expect email and video to replace face-to-face consultations in...
1 day ago0
Budget threat to rural imaging
Rural practices may stop offering imaging services if the Federal government creates additional accreditation requirements for undertaking diagnostic screening, doctors...
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Blogs

Dr Viv's Blog - Love shared by two old people

Dr Viv

Olive and Brian have been married for 65 years. They are completely devoted to each other, and boast a myriad of offspring, grandchildren, great grandchildren and one double great.

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GP Registrar Blog: What's in a name?

Dr Evelyn

I called one of the other GPs in my practice into my room the other day for a second opinion.

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Jobs

VR / Non VR GPs for MODERN, COLLEGIATE & PROGRESSIVE PRACTICE!

Fairfield Central Medical Centre Sydney

Join a collegiate and progressive practice and earn well above average income! Paperless and electronic systems with dedicated and professional support team. Modern consultation rooms.

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FT/PT GP Urgently Needed - Preston

Family Doctor Group Melbourne
General Practitioner

Cornerstone Recruitment Melbourne
Medical Advisor

Medibank Health Solutions Darwin
Doctors Required

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Video

6minutes Online Video - Preventing a meningitis outbreak

6minutes Online Video - An update on asthma management

6minutes Online Video: Are after hours phone triage lines effective?

6minutes Online Video - Dyslipidemia in children

Ask Your Peers

Question of the Week - A query over anti-competitive behaviour

I was at a practice run by overseas trained doctors and when they got another overseas doctor they started getting the receptionists to tell the patients that wanted to see me that I was booked out.

5 weeks ago0

A query over contraception

A 46-year old woman presented to me requesting contraception...

6 weeks ago0

Who should I bill?
I'm a rural doctor providing A&E services to the local hospital as a VMO, under a contract to provide A&E...
8 weeks ago0
How to cope with a difficult neighbouring practice?
This week's question comes from Dr Viv, a rural GP.
9 weeks ago0
How to cope with pregnant teenage patients?
This week's question comes from Dr Viv, a rural GP
10 weeks ago0

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