The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has announced its support for The Voice to Parliament. The college says the proposed advisory body should provide better outcomes for First Nations people, and reduce the health gap. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Cairns | Facebook

3.2K views · 12 reactions | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners President Dr Harry Nespolon: Until all the privacy issues are resolved individuals should opt-out of the My Health Record. The current legislation allows non-medical to access the records. That has been our greatest concern. MORE: https://bit.ly/2PoAQ0s #SkyLiveNow | Sky News Australia | Facebook

‘Being a black leader in general practice means that I'm inherently a bridge. So I bridge clinical expertise with cultural understanding or awareness. I provide excellent care to all of my patients while providing an advocate voice for those whose voices are often not heard.’ We spoke to Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe, Chair of our South Yorkshire, North Trent Faculty, for Black History Month about this year’s theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. Watch the full video to hear more from Sylvia. 🎥

Our Membership Program MRACDS(GDP) allows General Dental Practitioners to pursue a fast-tracked and flexible 2 year qualification. Enrolments are now extended to next Friday, 25 Jan with only 5 places remaining. Last chance to enroll: www.racds.org/mgdp To learn more, email Ellen at [email protected] | Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons | Facebook

Professor Kamila Hawthorne MBE is Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners and is a GP with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience. She’s well-known for her leadership in medical education, her research on health inequalities, and her dedication to improving care for underserved communities. Awarded an MBE for services to general practice, she combines frontline healthcare insight with a passion for social justice. As a judge for the Pride of Britain Awards, Kamila will bri

GP services are in crisis and urgent action is needed, a Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland report has found Marie-Louise Connolly reports | BBC Newsline