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An online resource supporting refugee healthcare in Australian general practice: An exploratory study

An online resource supporting refugee healthcare in Australian general practice: An exploratory study

30/10/2018

In this study we explore GPs’ perceptions of a trial version of the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide website, an online resource designed to support GPs working in refugee health


Preconception care

Preconception care

27/06/2018

Preconception care addresses the biomedical, behavioural and social health of women and their partners prior to pregnancy, and has far-reaching benefits for mothers and children.


Management of faecal incontinence in residential aged care

Management of faecal incontinence in residential aged care

24/01/2018

Faecal incontinence in residential aged care is highly prevalent, distressing and difficult to treat, and the evidence base for treatment remains deficient.


Medical cannabis and driving

Medical cannabis and driving

26/05/2021

Patients and physicians need to be aware of the important implications that medical cannabis use may have for driving.


Medicinal cannabis use in palliative care

Medicinal cannabis use in palliative care

26/05/2021

It is unlikely that medicinal cannabis will be used as a first-line agent for the management of pain, nausea and other specific symptoms, but it may have a complementary role within palliative care.


Low back pain: Can we mitigate the inadvertent psycho-behavioural harms of spinal imaging?

Low back pain: Can we mitigate the inadvertent psycho-behavioural harms of spinal imaging?

29/08/2018

Despite international consensus regarding the judicious use of diagnostic spinal imaging, patients continue to be over-referred.


Identification and surgical management of acute severe ulcerative colitis: A guide for general practitioners

Identification and surgical management of acute severe ulcerative colitis: A guide for general practitioners

22/03/2024

This review provides GPs with an understanding of acute severe ulcerative colitis evaluation and risk assessment, emphasising surgical management and complementing existing medical methods.


Feasibility of a text-mediated recall system to increase cardiovascular disease risk assessment in general practice: Mixed-methods pilot evaluation

Feasibility of a text-mediated recall system to increase cardiovascular disease risk assessment in general practice: Mixed-methods pilot evaluation

01/07/2023

This study showed that an SMS recall system for Heart Health Checks can be effective and acceptable in general practice.


How can general practitioners support people who inject drugs to engage with direct-acting antiviral treatment for hepatitis C? A qualitative study

How can general practitioners support people who inject drugs to engage with direct-acting antiviral treatment for hepatitis C? A qualitative study

21/09/2021

Boosting hepatis C virus diagnosis and treatment in general practice settings for people who inject drugs is essential if Australia is to reach the World Health Organization elimination goals.


General practitioners are key to increasing Australia’s low rate of breast reconstruction

General practitioners are key to increasing Australia’s low rate of breast reconstruction

30/06/2020

Although not all women undergoing mastectomy will desire or choose breast reconstruction, it is important that all women have the opportunity to make an informed choice.


Consultation skill tips for new general practice registrars: An update

Consultation skill tips for new general practice registrars: An update

22/11/2024

This article provides practical tips to support registrars to navigate the general practice consultation safely and effectively.


Prostate cancer survivorship of Australian men living with prostate cancer: Patient support programs in Australia

Prostate cancer survivorship of Australian men living with prostate cancer: Patient support programs in Australia

23/09/2024

An overview of prostate cancer patient support programs in Australia to help general practitioners direct patient referrals and optimise clinical care.


Discussions with patients about referral pathways and costs in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer in Victoria, Australia

Discussions with patients about referral pathways and costs in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer in Victoria, Australia

22/01/2024

This article examines patient experiences of referral pathways to diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and discussions about costs, comparing public, private and mixed healthcare system users.


Challenges in diagnosing and managing endometriosis in general practice: A Western Australian qualitative study

Challenges in diagnosing and managing endometriosis in general practice: A Western Australian qualitative study

27/07/2023

To reduce diagnostic delay for women with endometriosis-related symptoms, we need to understand GPs’ perspectives on the challenges they face in diagnosing and managing endometriosis.


Clinical approach to driving and the older person

Clinical approach to driving and the older person

27/07/2023

This article reviews the difficulties of driving assessment, including what measures there are to guide GPs, and proposes a practical approach to this issue for general practice.


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