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GP contracts
It is important to make informed decisions about the most suitable model
of employment/engagement for GPs. There are a variety of alternatives for
CHSs to consider.
Information on GP employment contracts can be found from:
A useful document has been developed by the AMA and is entitled "Guidelines
on Service Contracts between Doctors and Medical Practice Principals".
This document can be downloaded from the Australian
Medical Association website.
The Department of Human Services recommends that individual Community Health
Services seek their own legal advice as to whether the employment arrangements
they are operating under fit within the guidelines of the Health Insurance
Act 1973, sub section 19(2).
Teaching practices
There are two main opportunities to encourage students who are about to
complete their studies to consider taking up a position as a General Practitioner
within a Community Health Centre.
1. Undergraduate
Medical undergraduate education in Victoria is provided by the University
of Melbourne and Monash University.
- Monash University
Mrs
Philippa Slevison
Undergraduate Administrative Coordinator
Department of
General Practice and Community Medicine
Monash University
Enquiries:
Tel (61 3) 8575 2207
2. Postgraduate
The Australian
General Practice Training Guide for GP Registrars is the key reference
on relevant policy, requirements and features of vocational training for
General Practice. It provides information about the Training Program, details
of eligibility and arrangements for teaching and supervision in training
posts.
The National Training Post Standards are available from The
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners website.
General practice training within Australia is coordinated by GPET
General Practice Education and Training. Victorian GP Training providers are:
Workplace
For information on award rates for medical receptionists, secretaries, nurses,
and other staff, visit the Australian
Medical Association (AMA) Victoria website. For further information email
AMA Victoria Industrial Relations Adviser, Doug Bishop.
Victorian Hospital Industry Association (V.H.I.A)
VHIA is a nationally registered employer organisation that represents the
interest of employers in health, aged care, disability and related areas.
The VHIA has a team of consultants to advise on legal, industrial relations,
human resources and occupational health and safety issues.
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