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What Is a Radiographer? What Do They Do?
Radiographers are in high demand throughout Australia, with the expectation that the number of new openings will continue to increase over the next decade. This projection means that radiography is a good choice if you are looking for challenging, interesting, rewarding and secure career. But what does a radiographer do, and what makes someone a good fit…
Read MoreHealth of the Nation 2021: The current shape of general practice
The RACGP’s annual report taking the pulse of general practice around the country has been released. Here are the key themes and reactions to this year’s findings. The 2021 Health of the Nation report draws on the responses of 1386 GPs. ________________________________________ The latest annual General Practice: Health of the Nation report has landed, taking…
Read MoreAHPRA – Revised CPD Registration Standard
Below is the copy from an information letter from AHPRA dated 29th July 2021. Dear Stakeholder Revised Continuing professional development registration standard I am pleased to advise that Australia’s health ministers have approved the revised Medical Board of Australia Continuing professional development (CPD) registration standard. The standard is attached. The new standard will take effect…
Read MoreWhy it can take years to recruit a GP for the bush
Red tape amid a rural health crisis: Why it can take years to recruit a GP for the bush. Practice owners and recruiters bemoan sluggish GP recruitment as the rural workforce shortage worsens. Practice owners and recruiters say the process to recruit GPs is too long. How long does it take to recruit an international…
Read MoreGo Bush & You’ll Never Look Back
Perth doctor Rachel James was far from sold on the perks of rural living when the self-described “city girl” moved to regional NSW five years ago. “I was your typical city doctor,” she says as she unwinds before spending her night on-call for Deniliquin hospital, near the NSW-Victoria border. Dr James has chosen to pursue…
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