New eating disorder resource ‘a win-win’ for GPs and patients Created with GPs, for GPs, the new RACGP-endorsed point-of-care tool supports early detection, treatment and referrals in a bid to fill gaps in care.
In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.
App to provide quick access to living guidelines A new app is on the way to help time-poor GPs access clinical resources at their fingertips, from various sources, from a single platform.
Breathlessness screening tool to aid diagnostic pathways The world-first tool aims to give timely diagnosis and management, while minimising the need for unnecessary tests or treatments.
New tool could ‘change the trajectory’ of Indigenous heart consults Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable death for First Nations people, but there is hope a new GP resource could help address that.
‘Breakthrough’ test for early dementia diagnosis a step closer Use of the blood test is expanding and local experts are excited about the impact it could have in Australia – should it become available.
Support for RACGP warning on immediate pathology results Pathologists say removing the seven-day delay on uploading reports to My Health Record may lead to misinformation and patient distress.
Algorithms could help reduce avoidable antibiotic prescribing A digital tool has led overseas doctors to slash prescription numbers by 46%, but there are doubts about its application in Australia.
Early ASD diagnosis may fade by school age: Study But this does not mean people should be cautious about early diagnosis, a GP with a special interest in children’s health has said.