The state government's decision to deem GPs to be employees for payroll tax purposes continues to be a massive cause for concern.⚠️ We are calling on QLD Government to consider the impact this will have on patients to access medical care. Dr Maria Boulton mforum.com.au/qld-tax-bills/

As the 4th COVID wave hits QLD, state-run hospitals are feeling the pressure as four facilities have now moved to a Tier 3 in the pandemic response, meaning there are acute bed shortages across the hospital networks.🦠🏥heraldsun.com.au/news/queenslan…

So proud of what @GPTQld has achieved in the past 20 years! Thank you to the amazing GPTQ team who continue to educate and support our registrars, supervisors and practices.

Dan Andrews If it’s a matter of convenience as mentioned 👆🏼 wouldn’t it be MORE convenient to have multiple scripts dispensed at the same time? That way you get the safety of 6 monthly review at your #GP, without the hassle of monthly trips to the chemist!? Dan Andrews

The vibes were high at AMAQueensland earlier this week as we hosted our first ever Networking and Wine Tasting event. 🥂🗣️ It was great seeing our members chat in person and toast to the end of 2022 with a sample of wines from winedirect.com.au and a delicious charcuterie spread.

Looking forward to attending #gp22 - learning, meeting and reconnecting with colleagues in person, planning for the future, celebrating the profession and the 2 years of Adj Prof Karen Price, 20-22 RACGP Past Prez as Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) President RACGP

For each scholarship we fund, we receive 10 additional applications from other medical students who still desperately need financial help to continue studying medicine.

Research by GPs for GP patients - a critical part of the Danish health care system’s success. Well funded and well supported by the Danish University health sector and national funding. Could we do that here please??? #GPConnect #AAAPC #Pracnet #ANUMS

Can’t make it to GP22 today? Or missed our first plenary speaker? Here’s a quick summary from the speaker himself, Prof Jens Søndergaard from Southern Denmark University. #GeneralPractice #GP #Denmark #GP22Connect

Congratulations Dr Nicole Higgins Dr Nicole Higgins!!

Across the country people are finding it harder to see a GP with long waiting times or due to the costs—costs which, if patients are untreated, can end up costing our health system much more in the long run. We need investment and reform in primary care: modernmedicare.com.au

Day 2 of #GP22Connect we had a talk by Prof Fran Baum, Director of Stretton Health Equity. She spoke to the audience about the social and commercial determinants of health and their implications for GPs. Missed it? Check out the video summary: bit.ly/3V8LQgt

Great to be presenting with these GP leaders Walid Jammal Charlotte Hespe AM at RACGP conference #gp22connect

Look who I found 👀. Great catchup with my Avant Mutual predecessor, Penny Browne RACGP conference #GP22Connect

Congratulations Dr Ayman Shenouda Ayman Shenouda on being awarded RACGP Rose Hunt award. So well deserved!

Thank you Dr Nina Robertson Nina for an incredible and inspiring speech RACGP William Connolly Oration.

Congratulations and thank you Ayman Ayman Shenouda !

This is why having regular consults with a GP you know and trust is so important. When Jim Chalmers MP was getting a script he also asked his GP to check out a mark on his chest. It was a melanoma. Pharmacy prescribing and telehealth pop-ups aren't the answer. 7news.com.au/news/public-he…

This is your last chance to apply to join the 2023 AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training (CDT). CDT advocates collectively on the critical issues affecting doctors in training. Applications close this Sunday 19 February, so be quick! Apply now: bit.ly/3JQbhjR

#LASTCHANCE Registrations for the Private Practice Conference close tomorrow 15 March. Come along to this one-day conference where you can learn the tools and knowledge to innovate, grow and thrive. Register now and bring your practice manager for free bit.ly/3J4Zf4j