We’ve just expanded the practice at Creswick Medical Centre from 3 consulting rooms to 9, two treatment rooms, meeting, staff and admin areas. These are some of the things we learned. We’re happy to discuss our experiences in detail with anyone planning to renovate or expand. (more…)

A few months ago I described the challenges faced when building the new Springs Medical Centre. Here’s what was learned from the process. (more…)

Last year two practices merged to a new building to form Springs Medical Practice. A lot of effort and planning went into the lead up to opening day. (more…)

So what did you think? In addition to giving practices CPD attendance certificates, we have also developed a new ‘practice report card’. (more…)

There are many ways your practice can improve efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and streamlining processes. (more…)

The 2010 budget announcement promises changes for Divisions and opportunities (or burdens!) for local general practices. (more…)

Here at BDDGP, there is ongoing discussion and reflection on how to make things better for general practice.  As a result, new ideas are often being developed and then tested. Here are some of the developments that have been happening in response to your suggestions. (more…)

Mair St, Sturt Medical and Carn Brae are using PDSA cycles to make small improvements to the way that their practice operates. Here’s an example. (more…)

Apparently, GPs only have use of the same 168 hours per week as everyone else. How unfair! (more…)

What is your practice willing to do to improve your chronic disease systems and patient access issues? Have you considered the Australian Primary Care Collaborative Program? Think about it now! (more…)

What does May’s federal budget have in store for your practice? (more…)

Many of you know Carn-Brae, the practice has been in operation for about 40 years and, no, I haven’t been there that long, even though some patients think I have.

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The Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV) is offering business coaching with an approved coaching service provider to GPs/Practice Managers, to the value of $1500 + GST per practice. Coaching sessions with an experienced business coach will develop business and life plans.

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We are all aware of the dangers that face GPs when they visit patients in their homes. (more…)

David Dahm, from a leading national accounting and practice management consultancy firm, presented an enlightening seminar on practice sustainability at The Forest Resort in Creswick on Saturday 28^th March. The audience, GPs and Practice Managers from West Vic, Central Highlands and Ballarat and District Divisions heard a wealth of knowledge about practice sustainability, succession planning, optimal legal and tax structures, best practice financial performance indicators and reporting, and the GP/PM relationship. (more…)

Carn Brae Clinic, who are actively involved in the Australian Primary Care Collaborative program, are managing numerous change cycles. Here are some frequently asked questions around managing change that may assist your practice. (more…)

A great night was had at BDDGP’s Practice Managers Christmas Function. Beth Wilson was the guest speaker, she provided us with a lively talk on her experiences as the Victorian Health Services Commissioner. Beth then entertained us with an ‘interesting’ song accompanied by a fantastic backup crew. Check out the photos! (more…)

Or do you depend on them to get through your day? Appointments are gold, and where you have more demand than capacity it is very wasteful when a gap arises that would have been gleefully ‘claimed’ by many other customers. (more…)