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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation.

Joined July 2009
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  1. 10 minutes ago

    Key changes to impact GPs from 1 July include re-indexation for all remaining MBS general practice items and introduction of the Shared Debt Recovery Scheme

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  2. 34 minutes ago

    ‘I know the SNAP risk factors [smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity] are incredibly useful for GPs to have that conversation to address important aspects of preventive health.But the cards build on those’: Jade Ryall,

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  3. 36 minutes ago

    Not everyone finds it easy to talk to their GP about their health, but a resource developed by offers a helpful way to kick-start those conversations.

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    15 hours ago

    Great to be part of the Environmental Impacts on General Practice Specific Interest Group and set up the Climate Change Position Statement working group , big thanks to Dr Rosalie Schultz for her dedication to this.

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    Where does general practice sit in addressing climate change? The RACGP has released a position statement on climate change and its impacts on human health.
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  5. 1 hour ago

    New financial year brings a number of key legislative changes: newsGP summarises the changes affecting general practice from 1 July

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    5 hours ago
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    Great work and to for your involvement with this position statement!

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    7 hours ago

    is such an important issue & can impact anyone...from children, emergency personnel, refugees to veterans. Thanks to for having me on the show last night to discuss for Health of the Nation with the

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    7 hours ago

    With the in Europe, GP colleagues might be interested in this paper on managing heat related disease in general practice from

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    7 hours ago

    Congratulations to all winners of state/territory Awards with a special congratulations to a number of AGPAL clients 🎉👏🙌 Best of luck in the running for the National Award, announced at the GP19 Conference in October 🤞

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    Jun 23

    Chris Del Mar is a hero of general practice internationally, brilliant in the EBM movement, a leader in GP research, and to top it all, a good amateur viola player. Now, after a tragic accident, he needs our help.

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    21 hours ago

    is such an important issue in our community, with approx. 1 million Australians suffering from at any one point in time. reminds us all to consider trauma in our patients and remember it's never too late to seek help

    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be triggered by many experiences – family violence, sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma, refugee status, serving in the military, working in emergency response, and more
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  12. 22 hours ago

    ‘We are certainly aware that these initial letters did cause some anxiety and distress for some GPs, and I apologise for that’: Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Prof Brendan Murphy responds to GP questions over opioid warning letter

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  13. 23 hours ago

    . has sought to reduce the stress of health professionals who receive notifications by encouraging them to seek support and talk to their GP

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  14. 23 hours ago

    ‘GPs are at the frontline... It is clear, however, that all doctors must reflect on their prescribing practices if we are to tackle the increasing incidence of harm and death from opioids in Australia’: Prof Brendan Murphy

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  15. 23 hours ago

    Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Prof Brendan Murphy writes for newsGP on last year’s letter warning GPs about high rates of opioid prescribing.

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  16. 24 hours ago

    ‘It is important to have a concise and accurate statement on climate change and health, formally endorsed with RACGP reputation,’ Dr Schultz told newsGP.

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  17. 24 hours ago

    Dr Rosalie Schultz, author of RACGP's position statement, believes that GPs have a key role in mitigating actions and educating patients about the impacts of climate change on human health.

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  18. 24 hours ago

    Where does general practice sit in addressing climate change? The RACGP has released a position statement on climate change and its impacts on human health.

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    Jun 24

    Supervisors, have you registered for ? The conference program reflects the important role GP supervisors play in the AGPT landscape, with many sessions delivered by supervisors, for supervisors. Secure your early bird rate today

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  20. Jun 26

    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be triggered by many experiences – family violence, sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma, refugee status, serving in the military, working in emergency response, and more

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