We thank them for their service Lest We Forget

GPs’ best work is invisible And also complicated My patient’s ‘simple task’ involved check of multiple CV risks with a side of erectile dysfunction, 2 ophthalmologists, insomnia and benzo, flu and COVID vaccs. 8 scripts, 1 referral

My reception staff are trained: NO fit-ins for "just a script". They can request a script to be done by their usual GP without a consult IF appropriate. And they can have an appointment. #neverJUSTascript

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, come down to the Beaudesert Hibernian Race Day. Gates open at 11.30 am on Saturday 6th May, and tickets are only $10, with kids entry for free. Buy your tickets here hibernian-race-day-2023.raisely.com/ticketform #ruralhealth #visitscenicrim

Importance of language: not just the words but the space and meaning in context Deadly Times plenary at #RDAQ2023

Choice, continuity and care is what women should have in maternity services - including choice of GP/obstetrician, midwife etc #RDAQ2023

<10% in the room full of smart engaged politically active delegates have read the full Australian Constitution #RDAQ2023 #VoiceToParliament

GPs are in the business of fireproofing, through preventive medicine. Like dust that hasn’t settled, it is by definition almost invisible. Primary preventive care is most visible in its absence, when it has failed to be provided or heeded, and people become ill.”

And more evidence GP saves lives & money…“ It is likely that some preventable condition retrievals might be avoided if full coverage with benchmarked numbers of rural generalist GPs in a GP-led primary health team was provided in remote communities.” rrh.org.au/landing/newart…

17% of rural doctors are considering leaving: Rural Doctors Foundation is acting to prevent that by bringing them independent confidential health care. Your donation helps keep GPs and others IN rural and remote communities to keep delivering care. ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/support-us/don…

On the subject of the $33 mill investment in Innowell. Innowell's budget would have funded me for 210 YEARS to see 40 pts a week. This is what the govt spends MH money on btw. GPs see 2.3 mill MH patients a year for 8% of the MH budget. That's most of them theguardian.com/australia-news…

Congratulations to Dr Suzanne Harrison awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her services to rural medicine. Sue is practicing GP in rural Victoria and a Director on the Rural Doctors Foundation Board.

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This ANZAC Day, we are reminded of the dedication and sacrifice made by those who keep us safe, and we thank those who have used their medical skills to save lives. One such veteran is Dr Michael Clements, a rural doctor. Read his story here: ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/interview-with…

Amazing work by our executive, management, project and comms people to bring this together.

If you’re over 40yo, on average, you’ll need to see a GP 7x per year In 2019–2020, there were 43 million Medicare claims for unreferred GP attendances for people aged 65 and over. Let’s fund continuity and support Primary Care that supports us. Rural Doctors Tas Mark Butler MP

Funny this same old drum being banged Yet no one looks at us Livingston Medical 10 locations in rural and remote WA 37 000 sq km covered 90% of sites have a zero day wait We cover MM6/7 We clearly have a proven solution but yet no one is listening and repeating the below

RDAQ president Dr Alex Dunn applauds announcement. Cooktown Hospital to get long awaited redevelopment We dialled up campaign for infrastructure & equity for 2020 election. Good results Biloela & Cooktown RDAQ will continue to be voice for Rural Qldrs healthcare.

There are not enough provider/practitioners to make a difference at the ballot box. Patients' massed voices are the only thing that gets attention and provokes change

Hobart friends! Has anyone seen THE HAT? Last sighting near Frank Restaurant on Monday evening 14-4-25