Media Releases

RACP Congress media invitation	23 May, 2013
75 Years of Excellence_May 2013	23 May, 2013
Paediatricians urge measured use of CT scans as a diagnostic tool for sick children	22 May, 2013
Good start, but community health initiatives continue to be missed	14 May, 2013
Physicians welcome comprehensive approach to getting people back to work faster	07 May, 2013
Leading paediatricians call for the immediate end to children in detention	02 May, 2013
NHMRC and RACP collaborate to support young researchers	01 May, 2013
Australasian Paediatricians call for global action ahead of World Immunisation Week	22 April, 2013
Critical rehabilitation services to be lost if states and Federal government cannot agree_18 April 2013	18 April, 2013
Professor Stephen Clarke recipient of prestigious award	10 April, 2013
Dr Robin Chase recipient of prestigious award	10 April, 2013
Dr Rob Gillett recipient of prestigious award	10 April, 2013
Associate Professor Peter Gow recipient of prestigious award	10 April, 2013
Associate Professor Harriet Hiscock recipient of prestigious award	10 April, 2013
Dr Catherine Yelland recipient of prestigious award	10 April, 2013
Dr Brent Seamus O'Carrigan recipient of prestigious award	10 April, 2013
Leading organisations convene to help end female genital mutilation	09 April, 2013
Foremost experts in addiction medicine to convene from tomorrow	14 March, 2013
RACP calls for national healthcare standards for incarcerated adolescents	11 March, 2013
A sustainable health workforce critical ahead of WA state election	07 March, 2013
Medical specialists call for equality in eHealth incentives	05 March, 2013
Government urged to uphold commitment of health in wake of the Trans-Pacific Partnership	27 February, 2013
Water fluoridation - The most effective preventive oral health measure for NZ children	26 February, 2013
Action needed to reduce medication related death	26 February, 2013
Australian Government urged to take a leadership role to combat the increasing prevelence of STIs	18 February, 2013
Continued funding critical for Indigenous health reform in light of close the gap initiatives	06 February, 2013
Top physicians welcome innovative HIV testing	19 December, 2012
Physicians welcome plain packaging for cigarettes	30 November, 2012
Health workforce distribution – ensuring rural workforce training to sustain community needs	22 November, 2012
Report marks critical first step for delivery of health in Australia	09 November, 2012
Physicians call for vigilance to avoid immunisation complacency	29 October, 2012
Workshop to focus on rural healthcare	25 October, 2012
RACP working to improve healthcare in remote communities	25 October, 2012
White Paper for Vulnerable Children: Physicians offer qualified support, but still concerned	19 October, 2012
The RACP working with Governments to improve healthcare in rural communities	04 October, 2012
Waikato and Auckland doctors receive RACP PRIDoC scholarships	28 September, 2012
Paediatricians and dentists combine to further child oral health	17 September, 2012
Paediatricians applaud $2.7 billion investment into child oral health	30 August, 2012
Leading specialist medical college welcomes the expansion of rural generalist programs	24 August, 2012
Call to end the detention of society's most vulnerable	24 August, 2012
Alcohol and road safety critical issues ahead of the NT election: Leading medical College	22 August, 2012
Improving healthcare outcomes through innovative technologies	06 August, 2012
Inquiry into the determinants of wellbeing for Maori children	27 July, 2012
Addiction specialists call for strong measures to end alcohol-fuelled violence	20 July, 2012
Adequate funding needed for appropriate palliative care	04 July, 2012
Radiation and Children	13 June, 2012
New President named for Australasia's largest specialist medical college	30 May, 2012
Attracting and retaining specialists in rural communities a priority	11 May, 2012
When doctors get sick	09 May, 2012
Good start but more needs to be done in Federal Budget	08 May, 2012
Every rural community deserving of access to specialist services	08 May, 2012
Information sharing key to improving healthcare outcomes	07 May, 2012
Social determinants of health	07 May, 2012
Increased focus on professional development for physicians	01 May, 2012
RACP Future Directions in Health Congress Media Invitation	01 May, 2012
Physicians convene to tackle disease and injury	01 May, 2012
Local Auckland doctor awarded Indigenous medical scholarship	30 April, 2012
Local Western Sydney medical student awarded Indigenous medical scholarship	30 April, 2012
Female genital mutilation an unacceptable practice in Australia and New Zealand	24 April, 2012
Universal dental scheme needed to address health inequalities	20 April, 2012
Aged care reform must incorporate co-ordinated healthcare delivery	20 April, 2012
Coordination critical in the assessment of international medical graduates: Leading medical college	19 March, 2012
Aged care reform urgently needed according to leading healthcare professionals	13 March, 2012
Medical experts applaud paradigm shift in smoking	07 March, 2012
Physicians call for action on the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children	28 February, 2012
Dr Kelly Stanton honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Professor Michael South honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Dr William Stone honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Professor David Forbes honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Professor Don Roberton honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Dr John Hurley honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Dr Ashim Sinha honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Dr Andrew Dodgshun honoured with prestigious award by peak medical body	21 February, 2012
Getting specialists into rural areas	21 February, 2012
Fewer deaths and overdoses to result from opioid tracking	15 February, 2012
E-Health Communique	15 February, 2012
RACP Indigenous Medical Scholarships 2012	13 February, 2012
Physicians call for more specialist care in rural areas for chronic illnesses	04 January, 2012
Australian doctor recognised as a pioneer in stem cell research	06 December, 2011
Mandating health warning labels on alcohol products closer to reality	01 December, 2011
Medical specialists welcome new GP Super Clinic	28 November, 2011
Physicians to workshop access to health services in rural setting	28 October, 2011
Cardiovascular disease causing premature death in women	07 October, 2011
Healthcare professionals unite on the health benefits of work	22 September, 2011
Physicians support national approach to national hospital pricing	22 September, 2011
The great missing link in the healthcare system	14 September, 2011
Leading experts to convene on crucial rehabilitation reform	08 September, 2011
New Zealand physicians weigh in on alcohol bill	07 September, 2011
Governments urged to put political agendas aside	19 August, 2011
Strong action needed to save thousands of Australian lives per year	15 August, 2011
Work is good for you	11 August, 2011
Disability insurance scheme a key milestone	11 August, 2011
Widespread reform needed to end fragmented care	09 August, 2011
Climate change support welcomed for thousands of at-risk patients	01 July, 2011
Removing distance time and cost barriers to health	01 July, 2011
Specialists welcome initiatives to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence	24 June, 2011
No place for children in detention	10 June, 2011
Talk can't close the gap, but action will	25 May, 2011
Cultural and chronic disease challenges in the Indigenous workforce	24 May, 2011
Health of incarcerated adolescents brought to the fore	24 May, 2011
Potential for Indigenous health wins never greater	23 May, 2011
Modern addiction medicine has much to offer Indigenous	23 May, 2011
Indigenous health and trust - hard to win, easy to lose	23 May, 2011
The College supports climate change action and patient protection	20 May, 2011
Federal investment in telehealth a welcome initiative from leading medical specialists	12 May, 2011
Physicians cautiously welcome federal budget outcomes	11 May, 2011
Call to consider the health implications of the disadvantaged in climate change action	04 May, 2011
Good health budget but more needed from the Victorian government	03 May, 2011
Leading medical specialists to help close the Indigenous gap	24 April, 2011
Medical experts call for a rethink to budget cuts on medical research	12 April, 2011
Physicians forge consensus on health benefits of work	01 April, 2011
Medical scholarships to help close the gap	18 March, 2011
Medical specialists call for immediate end to detaining children	16 March, 2011
Primary health care requires primray focus amidst election promises	04 March, 2011
The College presents on Overseas Trained Doctors at the Parliamentary Inquiry	25 February, 2011
College examinations update	23 February, 2011
Physicians welcome coordinated approach to Medicare Locals	22 February, 2011
Christchurch earthquake statement	22 February, 2011
COAG meeting a watershed moment in Australian health	11 February, 2011
Physicians celebrated with Australia Day honours	27 January, 2011
RACP calls for retraction of news article relating to infant circumcision	25 January, 2011
Call for action to minimise harm to children in hospitals	17 January, 2011
Queensland Flood Crisis	11 January, 2011
Christmas excess leads to alcohol-related domestic violence	15 December, 2010
Telehealth set to revolutionise physician - patient relationship and aid remote health	30 November, 2010
Associate Professor Noel Hayman is announced Queensland Australian of the Year	19 November, 2010
Headway made in chronic disease prevention	18 November, 2010
Call to action to curb alcohol-related violence	10 November, 2010
Victorian politicians urged to deliver on health in the lead up to the State election	08 November, 2010
Call to action for State Governments on health reform	29 October, 2010
Medical experts applaud MSIC	29 October, 2010
College of Physicians refute alcopop study conclusions	27 September, 2010
Campaign against plain packaging all smoke and mirrors	17 September, 2010
RACP weighs in on medically supervised injection centre	15 September, 2010
National Health Priorities - 2010 Federal Election	12 August, 2010
Specialist Medical Colleges endorse key anti-smoking measure	05 August, 2010
Physicians welcome the Government’s move to mandate plain tobacco packaging	29 April, 2010
Faculty President Flags New Approach to Work Disability	27 April, 2010
New lap-banding surgery guidelines for young people	23 March, 2010
RACP Welcomes Prime Minister’s Commitment to Training	22 March, 2010
Australian Genetic Professionals Endorse United States of America’s Government Recommendations on Gene Patent	02 March, 2010
Cutting carbon can improve health	30 November, 2009
Media statement - ADHD guidelines	30 November, 2009
Draft ADHD Guidelines Released	24 November, 2009
Support Police by Preventing Alcohol-Fuelled Violence, say Health Groups	19 November, 2009
Physicians urge immediate passage of Preventive Health Agency Bill	27 October, 2009
Letter to the Editor about Garlin Seminar	23 October, 2009
Letter to the Editor about 130kph Speed Limits	20 October, 2009
Quick Action on Prevention Great for Nation’s Health	10 September, 2009
Industry Must Accept Role in Obesity Battle	04 September, 2009
RACP calls for mandatory “Traffic Light” labelling on packaged food and beverages	01 September, 2009
Opportunity for Australia to be world leader in health	01 September, 2009
RACP welcomes NPHT recommendation on plain tobacco packaging	01 September, 2009
RACP applauds recommendation for national ban on smoking in vehicles carrying children	01 September, 2009
Physicians applauds the passing of the alcopops tax by the senate today	13 August, 2009
RACP welcomes NHHRC recommendations	27 July, 2009
RACP releases first Australian prescription opioid policy report	12 June, 2009
The Really Caring for Kids coalition	11 June, 2009
Children at Greater Risk Due to NT Child Protection Legislation	25 May, 2009
New RACP policy recommends children and adolescents retain specialist, stand-alone healthcare services	20 May, 2009
Real Commitment to Close the Gap to be Applauded	12 May, 2009
Prevention of child abuse and neglect should be everyone’s business	28 April, 2009
New Alcohol Guidelines A Wake-Up Call To Australians, Physicians Say	06 March, 2009
Health Report lays Foundation for “true reform” says RACP	16 February, 2009
RACP announces new CEO	23 January, 2009