Tag: RACGP
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New RACGP Guide Helps GPs Safely Deprescribe Antidepressants
Overview: A Step Toward Safer Antidepressant Deprescribing Depression and other mental health concerns are among the most common reasons patients visit general practice. As clinicians strive to provide effective treatment while minimizing harm, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a practical guide in its First do no harm series. This new…
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New RACGP Guide Supports Safe Antidepressant Deprescribing in General Practice
Introduction: Addressing antidepressant deprescribing in primary care With mental health concerns one of the most common presentations in general practice, clinicians are increasingly navigating when and how to deprescribe antidepressants. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a new step-by-step guide as part of its First do no harm series to support…
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New Guide to Support Safe Antidepressant Deprescribing in General Practice
Overview: A Practical Guide for Deprescribing Antidepressants With mental health concerns among the most common presentations in general practice, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a new step-by-step guide to support safe antidepressant deprescribing. This resource is part of the broader “First do no harm” initiative, which aims to help clinicians…
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WA GPs’ Pitch to Parliament: GPs the Solution to Overwhelmed Hospitals
Overview: A Stand for General Practice in Western Australia A delegation of seven Western Australian general practitioners (GPs) representing the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is heading to the WA Parliament with a practical, patient-centered plan to relieve hospitals at a time of mounting pressure. Their pitch centers on empowering general practice to act…
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WA GPs’ Pitch to Parliament: GPs as the Key to Relieving Overwhelmed Hospitals
WA GPs Present a Plan to Parliament: GPs as the Solution to Hospital Strain A delegation of seven Western Australian general practitioners (GPs) will brief the WA Parliament with a practical agenda designed to ease pressure on hospitals. Representing the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP), the group will outline risk assessments for diabetes, heart…
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Billing rates remain low as GPs spend longer with patients, survey finds
Longer consultations, lower per-minute rebates Australian GPs are increasingly dedicating more time to each patient, particularly for mental health issues, while the financial incentives of time-based care push the system toward what practitioners call “six-minute medicine.” A recent Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) survey highlights the tension between the demand for thorough, empathetic…
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Billing rates stay low as GPs spend more time with patients, survey finds
Longer consultations, lower rebates: the pricing trap for Australian GPs Australia’s general practitioners are spending more time with patients, especially for mental health and complex care, while the financial rewards for longer visits remain stubbornly low. A recent Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) survey highlights a tension at the heart of primary care: clinicians…