In an era where 70% of Australian GPs express concern about their administrative workload—up from 60% just a year ago—finding practical ways to reduce this burden has never been more critical. As this administrative load continues to be cited as the primary reason GPs plan to leave practice within the next five years, implementing effective solutions is essential for both individual wellbeing and workforce sustainability. The Real Impact of Templates on Your Practice Time Pre-made electronic templates within clinical information systems offer a practical solution for standardising and expediting common clinical and administrative tasks. But what tangible benefits can they deliver to your practice? Documented Time Savings Consultation Documentation : Tools like 'autofills' in Best Practice or 'auto text' in Zedmed can save significant typing time for routine consultations. For instance, using shortcuts for immunisation checks or standard advice for common conditi...
The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management, with implementation now deferred until 1 July 2025. These changes represent the first major overhaul of the framework in almost two decades and aim to modernise and streamline chronic disease management in general practice. As GPs, we have a critical opportunity to prepare for these changes while continuing to deliver high-quality care to our patients with chronic conditions. This article outlines the upcoming changes and provides practical strategies for GPs to prepare their practices and enhance chronic disease management approaches. What's Changing in Chronic Disease Management? From 1 July 2025, several key changes will be implemented: Simplified Documentation : The current GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangements (TCA) will be replaced with a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, reducing administrative complexity. MyMe...