RACGP to replace OSCE with new clinical exam from 2021 The new exam will better reflect contemporary assessment principles for GPs working towards Fellowship.
COVID-19 guidelines update on remdesivir, steroids, antivirals Find out the latest expert recommendations in Australia’s living clinical guidelines for coronavirus patients.
‘It’s just a race against time’: Developing a COVID-19 vaccine Examining the challenges of finding a vaccine, timeframes for development, and the progress of clinical trials around the world.
New coronavirus drug trial commences across Australia The first trial site has opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, testing the effectiveness of lopinavir-ritonavir and hydroxychloroquine.
New ‘living’ clinical guidelines to provide up-to-the-minute coronavirus recommendations GPs and other healthcare workers will now have access to a single source of trusted clinical advice at the click of a button.
Many use malaria drug as coronavirus protection – but evidence lacking With the virus pushing health systems to the limit, many doctors are seeking out stocks of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine.
RACGP updates aged care clinical guidelines The significant expansion includes practice points on elder abuse and caring for marginalised groups, including older LGBTQI people.
OSCE report: Tips for candidates to improve outcomes The RACGP has released its second Objective Structured Clinical Examination report for 2019.
Lifetime risk of most common cancers overstated: new research Australia’s five most common cancers are less of a lifetime risk than previously thought – particularly for men.
Guidelines for improving privacy practices in the health sector The OAIC has released a comprehensive new resource to provide advice for all health service providers covered by the Privacy Act 1988.