RACGP endorses ‘incredible’ amount of resources This year, the college endorsed a range of clinical guidelines demonstrating the breadth of general practice and supporting members’ CPD.
Update of ‘leading handbook’ for diabetes support After four years and an evolving type 2 diabetes landscape, the RACGP has launched its refresh of the flagship clinical guideline.
RACGP endorses ‘landmark’ safe deprescribing guide Limited guidance on safely stopping antidepressants is being addressed as new advice for Australian general practice gets the green light.
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.
Flagship preventive health guidelines get first update in eight years The RACGP says the 10th edition of its Red Book has undergone rigorous updates to ensure it is accessible and relevant to Australia’s changing healthcare landscape.
Gaps to fill in follow-up care of preterm babies New guidance is out for best practice and coordinating timely referrals to address inconsistencies in the care of babies born before 32 weeks.
Only 29% of clinical guidelines offer advice on deprescribing Researchers believe clinicians should have more support, but a prominent GP says numerous barriers make this a difficult proposition.
Advocate says long COVID guidelines will help address ‘medical gaslighting’ The resource is also set to incorporate treatments for ME/CFS, but there are suggestions patients would benefit more from support for longer consultations.
Australia’s total food consumption falls: ABS The cost-of-living crisis has forced changes to eating habits, with shoppers choosing cheap and convenient items over fruit and veggies.
Rapidly changing evidence sparks need for ‘living’ guidelines The RACGP has requested Federal Government support to establish clinical resources that incorporate new information as it comes to hand.