Authors

Lena Sanci

Email: l.sanci@unimelb.edu.au

MBBS, PhD, FRACGP, Head, Department of General Practice, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Vic


Strengthening respiratory protection from SARS-CoV-2 in certain general practice contexts

We recommend a precautionary approach to respiratory protection for healthcare workers potentially exposed to SARS-CoV-2 until the efficacy of surgical masks can be proven.


Caring for kids: Australian general practice registrar confidence in delivering paediatric primary care

This study examines the confidence of general practice registrars in managing paediatric consultations and whether confidence varies by prevocational training type.


Considerations for conducting a young person’s health assessment in the general practice setting: Insights from key informants in Victoria

The study aim was to understand Victorian providers’ needs and perspectives about implementing young people’s health assessments.


Factors influencing young women’s contraceptive choices

Regular contraceptive review should take account of the fact that women’s reasons for use may shift between contraceptive and non-contraceptive purposes.


Are we preparing Victorian general practice registrars to be confident in all aspects of primary care paediatrics?

Predominantly hospital-based prevocational paediatric training offers limited exposure to – and, thus, confidence in – managing behavioural, mental health and developmental issues.


Intervention overuse in paediatric care in Australian metropolitan general practice

The aim of this paper is to evaluate prevalence, associated GP characteristics and cost of GP-provided low-value paediatric primary care for five common paediatric conditions.


Paediatric care in general practice: Case mix, referral patterns and healthcare costs

The aim of this study was to address knowledge gaps around the case mix of general practice paediatric consultations, as well as GP referral patterns, associated factors and costs.


New best practice guidance for general practice to reduce chlamydia-associated reproductive complications in women

There is now global recognition of the importance of enhanced chlamydia case management to reduce the risk of repeat infection and minimise harms of pelvic inflammatory disease.


Risk-taking behaviour in adolescents

Risk-taking behaviours in adolescents are rarely detected in clinical practice without deliberate assessment within a youth-friendly framework.


Streamlining documentation in patient electronic medical records: An example of chlamydia consultation shortcuts

This article describes the co-design, implementation and use of documentation shortcuts for chlamydia management.