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The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has called on the SA Government to match the position laid out by Liberal health spokesperson Heidi Girolamo on the role of pharmacists and GPs in primary care, emphasising the importance of safe, coordinated and evidence-based models that support the best outcomes for South Australians. RACGP SA Chair Dr Sian Goodson said the SA Liberal’s position highlights the need for careful consideration of how different parts of the health system interact. “There is currently no serious evidence base supporting pharmacy prescribing trials, and that lack of rigorous data raises real concerns about patient…
The Royal Australian College GPs (RACGP) has called for guardrails to protect patient safety, following a WA Government announcement that a further 40 pharmacists will commence training this monthto diagnose and treat Western Australians for a range of conditions as part of the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot. RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman said GPs support innovation, but any reforms must strike the right balance between improving access and ensuring quality patient care. “Patients deserve convenience and safety. We support innovation, but diagnosis, follow-up and continuity aren’t optional extras,” she said. “These safeguards exist for a reason, to catch…
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has said updated fee schedules will make medical assessments related to compensation claims more accessible and fairer for veterans. The changes, announced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), will boost funding for veterans accessing compensation assessments from a GP by more than 30%, bringing DVA rates into line with comparable compensation schemes and ensuring they will be indexed annually from 1 July 2026. RACGP President Dr Michael Wright said the uplift recognises the time, expertise, and administrative effort required of GPs when preparing compensation related reports. “Veterans deserve timely, high quality…
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