In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
Menopause inquiry recommends GP education boost A Senate committee has called for change after finding GPs have ‘limited and varied’ medical education on menopause and perimenopause.
Opening the conversation: How to support women through menopause SPONSORED: 30% of GPs attribute lack of openness and willingness to discuss symptoms as key factors in making menopause discussions challenging.
The GPs putting menopause in the spotlight The RACGP Women in General Practice Weekend brought together dozens of doctors to expand their knowledge of the once-taboo topic.
Tool developed to help GPs manage menopause The MenoPROMPT assessment program has been developed by a team of Australian experts to help GPs better manage menopause.
Nurse practitioner Jardiance prescribing greenlit It can now be prescribed by NPs as an initial or continuing therapy for chronic heart failure, but the change raises red flags with the RACGP.
Improving menopause diagnosis experiences Once taboo, menopause is now at the centre of several guides and toolkits, and experts are calling on GPs to read up on best practice treatment.
Lack of safety data prompts guidance on oestrogen therapy A summary of evidence is out for prescribing oestrogen treatments for the estimated 75% of breast cancer patients who develop genitourinary symptoms.
Menopause mysteries: How we can improve outcomes Upskilling in diagnosis and treatment can have profound benefits for patients – including many GPs – writes Dr Ceri Cashell.
Is menopause being over-medicalised? The authors of a landmark investigation are demanding a new approach, but outside experts warned against shifting too far from established treatments.