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

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

23/09/2024

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


Pivoting in the pandemic: A regional tale of the rapid pivot to virtual continuing professional development for general practitioner supervisors during COVID-19

Pivoting in the pandemic: A regional tale of the rapid pivot to virtual continuing professional development for general practitioner supervisors during COVID-19

27/10/2023

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 restrictions on face-to-face learning, this article shares the strategies employed to achieve the pivot to virtual continuing professional development.


General practitioner experiences in delivering early medical abortion services to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A qualitative–descriptive study

General practitioner experiences in delivering early medical abortion services to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A qualitative–descriptive study

27/07/2023

This paper explored GP experiences in providing early medical abortion to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and their recommendations for service improvements.


Pattern of mental health attendances at a metropolitan university general practice clinic in Sydney before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pattern of mental health attendances at a metropolitan university general practice clinic in Sydney before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

26/07/2023

The aim of this study was to describe the pattern of mental health attendances in a university-based general practice clinic during phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Finding and addressing weaknesses in GP supervisor professional development

Finding and addressing weaknesses in GP supervisor professional development

25/01/2023

This article explores how supervisor professional development might better meet the outcomes set out in The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ Standards for general practice training.


Ethical aspects of the changing landscape for spinal muscular atrophy management in Australia

Ethical aspects of the changing landscape for spinal muscular atrophy management in Australia

20/02/2022

New methods of detecting and treating spinal muscular atrophy can be increasingly complex to navigate for both healthcare professionals and at-risk families.


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

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

05/11/2020

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


Association of continuity of care with blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension

Association of continuity of care with blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension

29/04/2019

Reaching blood pressure targets in patients with chronic kidney disease is a challenge, but can be more easily achieved with greater continuity of care.


Medical student contact with specialty trainees: Missing out in general practice?

Medical student contact with specialty trainees: Missing out in general practice?

01/06/2018

Medical students report substantially less contact time with general practice registrars than with registrars in other, hospital-based specialties.


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.


Malnutrition, nutritional deficiency and alcohol: A guide for general practice

Malnutrition, nutritional deficiency and alcohol: A guide for general practice

22/03/2024

This article reviews nutritional considerations in patients who drink at risky levels or have alcohol dependence. It aims to enhance GPs’ awareness of nutritional considerations in this patient group.


Children: Custody, competence and consent – Managing parental disagreement

Children: Custody, competence and consent – Managing parental disagreement

21/11/2023

GPs can provide factual information about the risks and benefits of treatment in order to assist this process, but are advised to avoid taking sides.


Under or over? General practitioner charging of Medicare

Under or over? General practitioner charging of Medicare

29/03/2023

This study examined Medicare Benefits Schedule billing patterns by consultation length to estimate overcharging or undercharging by GPs, and the cost/savings to Medicare.


The impact of telehealth on patient attendance and revenue within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation during COVID-19

The impact of telehealth on patient attendance and revenue within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation during COVID-19

22/10/2021

Responding to the pandemic, ACCHOs in many locations increased the number and type of services they were delivering via telehealth, particularly for general practice–related services.

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