Cultural identification and disease assessment in general practice The RACGP has released two new clinical audits to assist GPs in identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Calls to change ‘age-old’ diverticulitis practices A review of current guidelines for one of Australia’s most common gut disorders has found treatments should be chosen more wisely.
New antibiotic use summary to help tackle antimicrobial resistance A Therapeutic Guidelines summary table of antibiotic use in primary care has been freely distributed to general practices.
OSCE report: Tips for candidates to improve outcomes The RACGP has released the first of its biannual Objective Structured Clinical Examination reports for the year.
Old doc, new data: Mild asthma strategies GPs will manage patients with mild asthma almost every day, guided by National Asthma Council recommendations.
WHO releases new guidelines on preventing dementia The guidelines evaluate 12 risk factors and are designed to help governments and healthcare providers tackle dementia prevention.
World-first guideline for work-related mental health conditions People experiencing work-related mental health issues take up to three times longer to return to work than those with physical injuries.
‘Patients don’t need to fear asthma’: Major update to asthma handbook The National Asthma Council has launched a comprehensive update to its guidelines for diagnosis and management of the disease in primary care.
Limited access to same-day pathology in Bendigo a ‘backwards step’: GP The reduced access has been attributed to privatising the regional hospital’s pathology lab; however, its operator disputes the claim.
New paper discusses barriers to optimal asthma management Issues relating to asthma management include poor self-management by patients and a lack of public awareness.