11 June 2010 Diabetes funding requires further consultation
This week, representatives from Diabetes Australia, the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN), and the RACGP met in Melbourne to discuss the government’s $449.2 million investment into diabetes care through general practice.
The groups agreed that while the focus and investment into diabetes care is both important and appreciated, there are a number of significant issues regarding the proposed model, including the funding arrangements for general practices and patients. It was also agreed that, in order to support quality diabetes care for patients, further work and consultation with patients and the profession is needed. Diabetes Australia, the RACGP and AGPN, as well as other stakeholders, will actively work with government to progress this matter further.
M5 Project - RACGP men's health initiative helping men to help themselves
M5 encourages men and those who care about them to recognise the importance of men forming an ongoing relationship with a GP.
