Explainer

Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes promise to save doctors time and reduce administrative burden — but do they always deliver in practice? 

A GP shortage is driving real workforce investment, and new financial incentives are making general practice a compelling career choice. This guide explains what each involves, and how to decide which is right for you.

Burnout among doctors is no longer a fringe concern but a defining feature of modern practice. What’s driving it, and what does the system need to do in response?

Running a medical practice means more than treating patients. Doctors must juggle staffing, billing, compliance and the daily realities of business ownership — on top of clinical work. 

All registered doctors in Australia must complete 50 hours of CPD each year through an accredited CPD home. This guide covers what counts, how to track it, and what to do if you fall behind.

AI isn't replacing the GP consultation, but it is changing it. Experts share practical strategies for responding when patients present with an AI self-diagnosis.

AI tools are already in Australian general practice, from scribes that write your clinical notes to algorithms reading your referral imaging. This guide cuts through the hype: what GPs can use now, what the evidence supports, and what you need to have in place before you do.

This guide walks through every step of starting your GP practice — from business structure and Medicare registration to accreditation, billing models and staffing — so you know what to expect before you begin.