National ‘entitlement fund’ needed to halt collapse in GP training numbers, says RACGP

GP registrar pay and conditions should be on a level footing with other specialists in training.
Geir O'Rourke
GP registrar

The RACGP is calling for a national takeover of GP registrars’ leave and entitlements to stop the dramatic collapse in the number of doctors now opting for the specialty.

It says a fundholder agency is needed with an official mandate to put GP registrars on the same footing as other specialist trainees.