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Preparing for the genomics era

Preparing for the genomics era

21/02/2019

The genomics era is finally upon general practice, and we need to be prepared to meet the challenges it raises and reap its benefits.


Preconception and antenatal carrier screening for genetic conditions: The critical role of general practitioners

Preconception and antenatal carrier screening for genetic conditions: The critical role of general practitioners

21/02/2019

General practitioners are ideally placed to offer individuals and couples carrier screening for autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions.


Genetic testing and insurance in Australia

Genetic testing and insurance in Australia

21/02/2019

This paper examines the implications for risk-rated insurance when patients of Australian general practitioners are having genetic testing, highlighting the risk of genetic discrimination.


Cardiovascular genomics and sudden cardiac death in the young

Cardiovascular genomics and sudden cardiac death in the young

21/02/2019

An update on the genetic basis of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the young and the clinical aspects of caring for families affected by SCD.


Pharmacogenomics in general practice: The time has come

Pharmacogenomics in general practice: The time has come

21/02/2019

General practitioners can incorporate pharmacogenomic testing into their clinical practice and improve many prescribing decisions for their patients.


Virilisation in a young woman: A case demonstrating the importance of co-located mental and primary healthcare

Virilisation in a young woman: A case demonstrating the importance of co-located mental and primary healthcare

21/02/2019

Extreme androgenisation in a female requires timely investigation.


Pilonidal disease practice points: An update

Pilonidal disease practice points: An update

21/02/2019

An update on the various treatment methods available today to tackle pilonidal disease.


Understanding long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes  of very and extremely preterm infants: A clinical review

Understanding long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of very and extremely preterm infants: A clinical review

29/01/2019

The majority of infants born at <32 weeks of gestation display normal neurodevelopment in early childhood. Regular follow-up is essential for early identification of neurodevelopmental morbidity.


Unequal pupils: Understanding the eye’s aperture

Unequal pupils: Understanding the eye’s aperture

29/01/2019

This review examines the anatomy of the pupillary pathway and provides a structured approach to examination of the pupils.


An unusual case of sore throat

An unusual case of sore throat

29/01/2019

Consider Centor criteria before prescribing antibiotics in patients with a sore throat.


January–February clinical challenge

January–February clinical challenge

29/01/2019

This clinical challenge is based on this month’s Focus articles. To complete this activity, go to gplearning and log in with the username and password you use to log in to the RACGP website.


General practitioners’ attitudes towards acne management: Psychological morbidity and the need for collaboration

General practitioners’ attitudes towards acne management: Psychological morbidity and the need for collaboration

23/01/2019

Avenues for improving the care of patients with acne include explicit attention to psychological morbidity beyond treatment of the acne itself, and improved use of patient educational materials.


Osteoporosis in patients with dementia is associated with high morbidity and mortality: Findings from a single orthogeriatric unit

Osteoporosis in patients with dementia is associated with high morbidity and mortality: Findings from a single orthogeriatric unit

23/01/2019

Following a fracture, patients with dementia are less likely to recover to their pre-fracture functional status.


Australian community health practitioners’ knowledge and experience with managing urinary incontinence that begins in childhood

Australian community health practitioners’ knowledge and experience with managing urinary incontinence that begins in childhood

23/01/2019

Despite its common presentation and the availability of clinical practice guidelines to inform management, there appears to be unwarranted variation in treatment of urinary incontinence.


Factors related to rural general practitioners supervising general practice registrars in Australia: A national cross-sectional study

Factors related to rural general practitioners supervising general practice registrars in Australia: A national cross-sectional study

23/01/2019

The first national-scale study of rural GP supervisors shows that more than half of rural GPs supervise registrars, and suggests the key factors related to supervision.

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