“We have heard it loud and clear from our members that general practice is on its knees and is not sustainable”.

These are not the words of a disgruntled and grumpy GP, but the view of RACGP president Dr Karen Price made in the national press.¹

She said that only 15.2% of young medical graduates are now choosing general practice as their preferred specialty.

General practice can be rewarding, valued, varied and challenging. It provides a broad palate of professional options.