In Practice: Faculty council elections open RACGP members can be a voice for their GP community and contribute to the future of Australian general practice by joining a council.
RACGP clinical exam report released How did candidates perform in the most recent Fellowship exam and what are some tips to improve?
Nine out of 10 infants not meeting recommended daily iron intake But are the guidelines realistic and how concerned should parents and clinicians be?
Key updates to ‘living’ stroke guidelines The first major update since 2018 contains several new strong recommendations for the management of stroke.
Update to national asthma guidelines The Australian Asthma Handbook V2.2 includes information on exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, vaping and newly available medications.
ADHD clinical practice guidelines ‘long overdue’ An RACGP submission to proposed ADHD guidelines highlights the role GPs can play in diagnosing, managing, and supporting patients.
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.
Appointment recognises a ‘great advocate for general practice’ RACGP President Karen Price has been honoured with a new title for her leadership and advocacy in the discipline of general practice.
New GP network to help boost remote clinical trial access Taking part in clinical trials is known to improve health outcomes – but rural patients often miss out. Could that be about to change?
New risk assessment tool for mild COVID patients The matrix is designed to give GPs an indication of the risks patients have of developing more severe disease.