by Paul Mara | Oct 21, 2026 | News
Whenever the Standards change, practices understandably ask what they need to do differently. Which requirements have changed? What evidence will be needed? How will the team find time to prepare? Those questions deserve clear answers. But as we prepare for the 6th...
by Paul Mara | Sep 11, 2026 | News
Owning or managing a general practice comes with significant responsibility. On any given day, you’re solving problems, managing finances, supporting your team, responding to patients, resolving conflicts and trying to keep the practice moving forward. Often, you’re...
by Paul Mara | Aug 19, 2026 | News
Complete the petition to show your support QPA Discussion Paper – Download here QPA Letter of support for pricing model Executive Summary General practice accreditation was one of a number of strategic policy initiatives from the 1990’s that were aimed to...
by Paul Mara | Jun 25, 2026 | News
My background is in rural generalist practice in a small rural community and hospital. Obstetrics, anaesthetics, private general practice and over 38 years of getting out of bed 3 or 4 times a week and every weekend treating community acute care or highway...
by Paul Mara | Aug 13, 2025 | News
You can call this a mea culpa, if you like. General Practice Accreditation is one of several initiatives developed since the early 1990s that aimed to enhance the quality of care provided to Australians by general practitioners, and to equip the general practice...