Australians living in rural and remote areas stand to benefit substantially from e-health. However, those areas also have the poorest infrastructure in Australia - particularly access to Broadband - presenting huge challenges for rural and remote GPs. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says that e-health strategies need to take this into account and find out how rural ...

The AMA tonight welcomed the Federal Budget investment of more than $7 billion to bolster the health system and provide Australians with better access to quality health services. AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said the AMA has been calling for major Government investment in health and tonight's Budget has delivered substantial new funding and reforms within a tight fiscal environment. "In good ...

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging the public to prepare for the annual influenza season as winter approaches by receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine. RACGP President and NSW GP Dr Chris Mitchell said that influenza is a vaccine preventable disease that can have a huge impact on the population and on our health system. "Approximately 2,500 Australians die ...

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A debate about health care is underway as a result of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission's A healthier future for all Australians final report. The ground is now shifting. Even the AMA is acknowledging that general practice is not just about doctors any more. GPs must be supported by practice nurses, allied health and preventive health care providers to ensure we build on the strengths of Australia’s primary care network and developing effective e-health systems. How