‘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.
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 guide to help manage escalating patient aggression The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has coincided with reports of increasingly hostile and violent patient behaviour.
In Practice: How to prevent and manage patient aggression Also find out about new PBS changes, as well as CPD opportunities, vaping webinars and more.
In Practice: Curated news for RACGP members Every week, newsGP will highlight clinical and professional resources and events that have been specifically tailored for GPs.
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.
GP training seeks to improve response to survivors of sexual violence The pilot program is aimed at GPs working in rural and remote areas, and is accredited by the RACGP.
Enhanced support for responding to elder abuse It can be difficult for GPs to raise concerns about elder abuse, but new training aims to help those at the coalface identify the signs and act.
Fully funded longer consultations needed to address family violence GPs see up to five female patients per week with abuse and violence underlying their presentation, validating the need for MBS-subsidised plans.
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.