CAC score: To test or not to test? Measuring how much calcium is in the walls of a heart’s blood vessels is ‘not free of problems’, and may contribute to overtreating.
Cloud computing in general practice – what needs to be considered? Dr Rob Hosking explores the basics of cloud computing in general practice, including the benefits and risks of cloud-based solutions.
New CVD guideline and risk calculator expected to help millions An Australian-specific calculator is a key feature of the toolkit refresh, which targets conditions responsible for one in four deaths each year.
Why responsible general practice tech disposal matters Dr Rob Hosking discusses how digital waste is not only a risk to the environment, but potentially patient privacy.
It’s time to get ‘back to basics’ to protect patient privacy Dr Rob Hosking revisits the fundamentals of managing health information in general practice, with the help of a new RACGP resource.
The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically The use of electronic communication in general practice is essential, but just how risky is sending emails or electronic pathology referrals?
Is your practice prepared against data loss and data theft? Business as usual can grind to a halt without reliable backup systems in place – and can result in major cost blowouts, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.
Heart attack risk: Is expanded cholesterol testing warranted? Some specialists say screening is needed to detect ‘bad cholesterol’ linked to heart attacks in younger people, but the RACGP is cautious.
Outcomes from the new CVD risk calculator depend on integration The benefits of updated guidelines will be missed if implementation issues are not urgently addressed, a GP and CVD researcher believe.