GP registrars providing care to practice staff and others who they work with: GPRA position statement
This document outlines the position of GPRA on GP registrars providing care to practice staff and others who they work with.
GP registrars should not have to provide medical care to colleagues and practice staff
“GP registrars should not have to provide clinical consultation services or provide medical care to practice staff or others who they work with, or the immediate family of these professional colleagues,” said GPRA President Dr Sama Balasubramanian.
GPRA and GPSA agree to work together towards sensible systemic change
The executive of both organisations agreed that, in the spirit of goodwill and co-operation and with the best interests of the training program at heart, there is a need for an addendum to the current NTCER.
GPRA announces new president
“I am delighted to announce that Dr Sama Balasubramanian has been unanimously ratified as the next President of GPRA,” said Mr Williams.
GP Registrars support NTCER negotiation discontinuation
After announcing our Board’s decision to discontinue the 2018 NTCER negotiations, GPRA has had an influx of messages of support from members
GPRA not continuing NTCER negotiations, here is what’s next
Our withdrawal draws attention to the need to replace the NTCER with a more holistic approach which addresses the critical issues facing general practice.
A Modern, Equitable Negotiation Process Is Needed
GPRA is seeking a better way of understanding and modernising the arrangements under which GP registrars take their journey toward independent general practice.
GPRA Seeks New Approach
GPRA withdrew from the current negotiations for the NTCER in order to begin a process of change.
We are discontinuing 2018 NTCER negotiations, here is why
There is no value continuing the current negotiations; we no longer consider it viable to endorse the 2017/18 NTCER as “fair & reasonable” for registrars.
2018 AGPT Salary Support Program Policy
The revised 2018 AGPT policy makes it easier for GP registrars to foster their interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
GPRA will support GP registrars affected by RACGP exam technical issues
“GPRA notes with concern that technical issues with the AKT and KPF exams have caused distress for a number of registrars,” said Dr Smith.
GP Registrar dissatisfaction with employment conditions
Base rates of pay for registrars in their first term in general practice are now lower than base salaries for hospital-based junior medical officers (PGY2)
Constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
GPRA supports a national referendum to change Australian constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
GP Registrars need to learn as well as earn
10% of registrars are dissatisfied with the amount of in-practice supervision and almost 1 in 5 were dissatisfied with both the amount and quality of…
RACGP exam policy
From 1 January 2019, RACGP candidates will be allowed a maximum of six attempts at each Fellowship exam segment.
Most GP Training Practices and Fair and Reasonable
GPRA President Dr Melanie Smith advised that recent national research shows most training practices are fair and reasonable when paying registrars their percentage of Medicare billings.
GPRA Statement on community-based training positions
GPRA position statement on quality community-based training positions for vocational training in the specialty of general practice in Australia.
Stressed GP Registrars: Where to Next?
GPRA CEO, DR Andrew Gosbell said that, initially, he will seek to discuss with the Commonwealth Government the best ways of further investigating this range of issues.
Why the NTCER needs to be more than just the minimum
GPRA will address the following issues in the 2018 NTCER negotiations.
IGPRN Celebrates 10 Years
A decade of growth: IGPRN celebrates their 10 year anniversary, marking a decade of supporting Indigenous general practice registrars.
Budget: Great Preventive Health Initiatives
GPRA President said that the Federal Budget 2018 has critically important preventive health initiatives.
Budget: Continuing Commitment to Supporting Health Peak and Advisory Bodies is Important
Budget 2018: continuing commitment to supporting health peak and advisory bodies is important.
Key problems during general practice training
Several Key Causes of Stress for Early Career General Practitioners The President of General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA), Dr Melanie Smith today announced that results from recent national research quantify the major causes of stress for those embarking on a career in general practice. “Close to half of all GP registrars find coping with study…
Budget: a Move in the Right Direction
With the focus on improving access to health services in regional, rural and remote areas, the health budget 2018 is a move in the right direction.