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Recurrent pregnancy loss: A summary of international evidence-based guidelines and practice

Recurrent pregnancy loss: A summary of international evidence-based guidelines and practice

27/06/2018

Recurrent pregnancy loss, as defined by two or more pregnancy losses, affects <5% of couples and has a complex aetiology; management in conjunction with a specialised unit is recommended.


Maternal vaccinations

Maternal vaccinations

23/09/2020

Maternal immunisation is playing an increasingly important part in improving maternal and neonatal health.


Gestational diabetes mellitus: A pragmatic approach to diagnosis and management

Gestational diabetes mellitus: A pragmatic approach to diagnosis and management

27/06/2018

Diagnosis and effective management of gestational diabetes improve maternal and fetal outcomes, although controversies exist regarding diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up.


Anaemia in pregnancy

Anaemia in pregnancy

22/02/2019

Early identification and investigation of anaemia in pregnancy enables appropriate management; in the case of iron deficiency, first-line therapy with oral iron with follow-up is recommended.


The shortened cervix in pregnancy: Investigation and current management recommendations for primary caregivers

The shortened cervix in pregnancy: Investigation and current management recommendations for primary caregivers

22/02/2019

Identifying women with a shortened cervical length on morphological scan allows clinicians the opportunity to identify, treat and prevent preterm birth.


Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy

Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy

27/06/2018

General practitioners are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to help manage pelvic girdle pain.


Early pregnancy vitamin D deficiency and gestational diabetes: Exploring the link

Early pregnancy vitamin D deficiency and gestational diabetes: Exploring the link

31/10/2019

There is conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and gestational diabetes.


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.


COVID-19: Pump-priming positive healthcare reform

COVID-19: Pump-priming positive healthcare reform

16/09/2020

This case study of GP Shared Care provides an interesting lens though which to view the current opportunities for improved healthcare partnerships as we respond to the COVID-19 challenges.


Palliative sedation: A safety net for the relief of refractory and intolerable symptoms at the end of life

Palliative sedation: A safety net for the relief of refractory and intolerable symptoms at the end of life

19/11/2019

Primary care doctors may be asked about palliative sedation for a patient and can provide support to family members of patients who undergo palliative sedation.


Advance care decision making and planning

Advance care decision making and planning

30/10/2018

Barriers to general practice involvement in advance care planning and strategies for incorporating it into patient care are discussed.


Home-based palliative care

Home-based palliative care

23/10/2018

This paper synthesises evidence-based frameworks of palliative care with other resources to guide GPs in the systematic delivery of high-quality, home-base palliative care.


Content and implementation of advance care plans: A retrospective cohort study

Content and implementation of advance care plans: A retrospective cohort study

26/04/2019

Not all preferences outlined in an individual’s advance care plan are implemented during their end-of-life care.


Health Care Homes and whole-person care: A qualitative study of general practitioners’ views

Health Care Homes and whole-person care: A qualitative study of general practitioners’ views

20/11/2019

General practitioners believe that principles underlying Medical Homes may support whole-person care, but aspects of the current Health Care Homes trial could impede this whole-person approach.


'False accountability’: The harmful consequences of bureaucratic rigour for aged care residents

31/10/2019

There is an overwhelming focus on documentation of organisational structures and care processes, detracting from what really matters – whether the wellbeing of residents has been achieved.

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