Weaning plans at heart of new opioid care standard The guidelines, the first national clinical care standard for prescription opioid use in acute care, are designed to minimise the risks of harm.
In Practice: AGPT applications opening Medical graduates pursuing a career in general practice will be able to register their interest in training with the RACGP in the coming weeks.
Psychotropic therapeutic guidelines What’s the latest management advice for anxiety, insomnia, dementia, suicide risk and personality disorders? Justin Coleman chats to GP Nick Carr, who is one of the authors of the 8th edition of the Psychotropic guidelines.
New RACGP-endorsed resources Guidelines covering breast cancer diagnosis and care, as well as otitis media have been added to help ensure GPs undertake best practice.
Long COVID guidelines updated ahead of expected ‘influx’ The RACGP has updated its guidelines following concerns that people with post-COVID-19 conditions have ‘flown under the radar’.
‘Very bad period or pelvic pain is not necessarily normal’ The first national clinical guidelines for endometriosis aim to help clinicians diagnose and treat the condition earlier.
Clinical update to National Cervical Screening Program guidelines Important pathway changes for women at intermediate risk of significant cervical abnormality come into effect on 1 February.
What external resources has the RACGP endorsed in 2020? The college approves and endorses a range of clinical resources, guidelines and position statements each year.
How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.
‘Game-changing’ COPD resource for GPs A new concise guide gives GPs practical, evidence-based recommendations to diagnose and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.