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.
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.
Pregnancy medicines shortage sparks concern The RACGP has joined RANZCOG to address nationwide supply issues related to a lack of clinical trials and off-patent drugs.
Progress being made on ‘huge problem’ for GPs Endlessly inputting the same clinical information in different systems may soon be a relic of the past, thanks to a concerted push to improve interoperability.
Algorithms could help reduce avoidable antibiotic prescribing A digital tool has led overseas doctors to slash prescription numbers by 46%, but there are doubts about its application in Australia.