New eating disorder resource ‘a win-win’ for GPs and patients Created with GPs, for GPs, the new RACGP-endorsed point-of-care tool supports early detection, treatment and referrals in a bid to fill gaps in care.
RACGP endorses ‘landmark’ safe deprescribing guide Limited guidance on safely stopping antidepressants is being addressed as new advice for Australian general practice gets the green light.
GPs ‘blindsided’ by CVD risk calculator change Already time-poor GPs say they are being burdened with extra admin, following the removal of self-population from the calculator in Best Practice software.
RACGP celebrates ‘collective effort’ of recent clinical exam More than 700 doctors are one step closer to becoming GPs, as the RACGP reveals key insights into the latest exam results.
App to provide quick access to living guidelines A new app is on the way to help time-poor GPs access clinical resources at their fingertips, from various sources, from a single platform.
Flagship preventive health guidelines get first update in eight years The RACGP says the 10th edition of its Red Book has undergone rigorous updates to ensure it is accessible and relevant to Australia’s changing healthcare landscape.
Gaps to fill in follow-up care of preterm babies New guidance is out for best practice and coordinating timely referrals to address inconsistencies in the care of babies born before 32 weeks.
Only 29% of clinical guidelines offer advice on deprescribing Researchers believe clinicians should have more support, but a prominent GP says numerous barriers make this a difficult proposition.
Advocate says long COVID guidelines will help address ‘medical gaslighting’ The resource is also set to incorporate treatments for ME/CFS, but there are suggestions patients would benefit more from support for longer consultations.
Breathlessness screening tool to aid diagnostic pathways The world-first tool aims to give timely diagnosis and management, while minimising the need for unnecessary tests or treatments.