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Important changes to family violence information sharing

Important changes to family violence information sharing

The RACGP has updated its White Book in response to new requirements regarding the way information is shared across services and organisations.


‘We need to be kind to ourselves’: vicarious trauma and burnout

‘We need to be kind to ourselves’: vicarious trauma and burnout

GPs are at risk of vicarious trauma, particularly when it comes to caring for patients experiencing family abuse and violence.


In Practice: Self-care for GPs and patients

In Practice: Self-care for GPs and patients

How can GPs practice what they preach by carrying out self-care, while also encouraging patients to do the same?


Recognise and respond: White Book update guides GPs

Recognise and respond: White Book update guides GPs

The new edition draws on evidence of what victims and survivors want from health professionals when responding to abuse and violence.


New tailored family violence training for primary care

New tailored family violence training for primary care

GPs had previously reported a lack of access to existing resources, an issue the national training program will aim to remedy.


Knowing when to discuss issues of sexual trauma

Knowing when to discuss issues of sexual trauma

Examining how GPs can broach the subject with patients whose past trauma might be triggered by recent media coverage.


Managing family violence amid a pandemic

Managing family violence amid a pandemic

A new RACGP resource is designed to help GPs manage phone and video consultations as rates of abuse and violence rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.


RACGP updates aged care clinical guidelines

RACGP updates aged care clinical guidelines

The significant expansion includes practice points on elder abuse and caring for marginalised groups, including older LGBTQI people.


GP role in domestic violence counselling ‘often overlooked’

GP role in domestic violence counselling ‘often overlooked’

Research finds women experiencing domestic violence feel better supported, more confident and less depressed when counselled by trained GPs.


Controversial study puts red meat back on the table

Controversial study puts red meat back on the table

A new study recommends continuation of current consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat, but it has drawn strong criticism from experts.


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