Mum, doctor, PhD candidate #justaGP #sheleadsGP
Sydney, New South Wales
Joined October 2018
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rebekah hoffman retweeted
The RACGP is applauding the Queensland Government for abolishing payroll tax on GPs – this is a win for Queensland GPs and their patients across the state!
It is the best solution to help ensure essential GP care is affordable, and other states should follow Queensland’s lead.
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The RACGP is calling for free Meningococcal B vaccines for children aged 2 and under and teens 15-19. Parents shouldn’t have to live in fear of this rare but deadly disease. We have a safe and effective vaccine – it just needs to be accessible for those most at risk.
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.@RACGP NSW&ACT Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman has just finished her PhD, exploring ‘Medicine and parenting: Significance of stress and burnout’, at a time when many GPs are busier than ever before. bit.ly/4hAiMKe
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Almost 50 GPs are now part of the @RACGP’s national GP Advocacy Network, with one NSW representative saying decision-makers need GPs’ practical insight to develop policies ‘that will actually work in the real world’. bit.ly/4fdJaYy
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Our NSW & ACT Chair @BekHoffman was in Dubbo last week visiting member’s practices and discussing local issues.
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GPs are on the frontline of mental health care. Our 2024 Health of the Nation survey shows psych issues are the most common patient presentations.
Govt needs to increase funding for mental health care in general practice to make it affordable for everyone who needs it. #HOTN24
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Applications are now open for the 2025 @RACGP Future Leaders Program, designed to help GPs to develop their skills and abilities in influencing the future of general practice. bit.ly/486ZKHi
rebekah hoffman retweeted
Replace a Doctor with a Doctor.
Our allied health colleagues, pharmacists, nurses, midwives are valuable members of the team. They also shouldn’t be replaced with anything but their own peers.
This game of swapping doctor for non-doctor is costly for all.
@Mark_Butler_MP 🚫🙅♀️
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From Saturday, women in NSW will be able to buy a 12-month supply of ‘low risk’ contraceptive pills, meaning they can skip a visit to the doctor to renew their prescription.
Endocrinologist Dr Isobelle Smith explains.
rebekah hoffman retweeted
Overhauling My Health Record must continue to be prioritised. It will have significant benefits for Australians and our health system. @australian
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1 week left to lock in your early bird rego for Perth GP24!
Don’t miss out on discounted rates including up to $300 off for RACGP members.
Travelling from interstate? We’ve got great deals on Perth hotels for GP24 delegates.
Register now: bit.ly/3MW1LfC
#GP24Perth
rebekah hoffman retweeted
This is the result of decades of underfunding + the Medicare freeze.
GP care needs to be affordable for everyone - for this to happen, govt needs to increase patients' rebates to cover the cost of care. dailytelegraph.com.au/news/n…
rebekah hoffman retweeted
Great news. As @bekhoffman told @hollythepayne the @RACGP welcomes the @ABarrMLA Govt announcing that if re-elected they will ease the payroll tax burden, boost exposure to general practice for junior doctors, and support better access to ADHD care. #ACT
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rebekah hoffman retweeted
With the final Scope of Practice Review now just weeks away from being handed to the Federal Government, the @RACGP has revealed concerns that its ‘simplistic framing misunderstands the principles of good primary care’. bit.ly/3XuNz29
rebekah hoffman retweeted
Now this is a big problem, and it's only set to get worse unless action is taken. Antimicrobial resistance certainly won’t be helped by increasing the numbers of prescribers, which is one of many reasons why expanding the scope of pharmacy is such a bad idea. #MindfulPrescribing
Groundbreaking new research has revealed the extend of antimicrobial resistance in Australia for the first time, with 10% of children with a bloodstream infection found to be infected with a multi-drug resistant organism. bit.ly/4ggGnPv
rebekah hoffman retweeted
Caring for our veterans matters. And GPs are taking a 50% fee hit to make sure that they can still provide Gold card care. That's because rebates just haven't kept up with the costs of providing vital care. Let's change that, our vets deserve only the best. #VetCare
GPs have welcomed the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s final report, which describes a current ‘national tragedy’ and lays bare the urgent need for systemic and lifesaving change. bit.ly/4gbaMPn
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As I told @SkyNewsAust giving pharmacists greater responsibilities is the wrong option. This has been done to address access, but it can lead to disaster. Instead, we need to make sure we invest in general practice care. #GPCare
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Australia must avoid UK-style reforms or risk a crisis in our health system like we've seen in the NHS.
Australians deserve quality care from a GP who knows you and your history. We shouldn't settle for less.
A 🧵on why GP David Carruthers is right.
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rebekah hoffman retweeted
The NSW Government’s move to expand the scope of pharmacists to treat a range of conditions is politically driven and risks the health of people across the state. Diagnosis is complex and requires years of training – GPs train for over 10 years. This is a bad move. #PatientSafety