First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launched The new guideline includes step-by-step recommendations for both GPs and patients to help manage the often-debilitating condition.
Standards aim to reduce invasive procedures for heavy periods While one in four women suffer from the condition, less than half seek treatment and may have a more invasive procedure than necessary.
COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
Hopes for ‘sustained improvement’ in appropriate prescribing A report shows a significant rise in the number of antimicrobial prescriptions in 2022 – but the rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.
‘A powerful tool’: Practices urged to take part in patient study The survey is designed to help practices understand and compare the management of patients with chronic conditions, both at home and abroad.
‘A very challenging space’: Opioid deprescribing guide released Work for guidelines was led by researchers at the University of Sydney and includes 11 recommendations with general practice in mind.
Push for greater reference to RACGP standards The college has requested that the ACSQHC add references to RACGP resources in a new guide aimed at implementing primary care standards.
Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
Health Minister confirms NPS MedicineWise cuts Despite appeals to overturn a decision under the previous Government to remove funding from NPS MedicineWise, the original decision will stand.
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.