The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

Mandatory reporting is an area often filled with angst and confusion, impacting not only GPs who are patients but also their treating doctors – so, how does it work? #newsGP

We were pleased to welcome 24 medical students and junior doctors from across Australia to #GP25Brisbane earlier this month. This group included both conference pass competition winners and invited student club executives, who spent two days engaging with our GPs and Rural Generalists and gaining valuable insights into the diverse and rewarding careers in general practice. Thank you to our enthusiastic group for embracing every opportunity and to our members who extended such a warm welcome into the GP community.

GPs could be suffering ‘unfair financial outcomes’ when it comes to their AHPRA registration fees, according to a new investigation finding the way fees are charged can impact those registering outside of their standard registration cycle. #newsGP

We’ve done the research, we have the data, and the evidence is clear – childhood vaccines are not linked to autism. This position is supported by multiple large, long-term studies involving millions of children, Australia’s immunisation advisory group, our medical colleges, and the World Health Organization. For safe, trusted, personalised advice and information, please speak to your regular GP.

📣 Have your say. The RACGP Member Engagement Survey closes this Friday 28th November. The feedback from our members helps to drive action, helping the college deliver the advocacy resources and support that our members need. All members will have received a personalised link via email or it can be completed online via the link: https://lnkd.in/g_PxA25P

Tighter restrictions on products with vitamin B6 are coming into force, as the TGA moves to address longstanding concerns about the vitamin’s potential to cause nerve damage. #newsGP

Almost 3000 NSW patients have already been prescribed ADHD medications by a GP, just months after reforms came into effect in the state, new data revealed on Tuesday. #newsGP

The World Medical Association has issued a statement opposing any mandating of age-enforced retirement or health checks of GPs, a stance welcomed by the RACGP but in contrast to a proposal aired last year by AHPRA. #newsGP

A new addition to the RACGP’s ‘First do no harm’ guide walks GPs through a best practice approach to deprescribing antidepressant medications. #newsGP

The November AJGP is now available via the digital journal – read or listen to the latest peer-reviewed research, stay up to date between patients, and share insights with colleagues. Explore AJGP digital through your RACGP member portal: https://bit.ly/4oW5rPY