HANDI site ‘more complete’ with new patient resources The new resources complement existing resources within HANDI and are aimed at helping GPs provide non-drug intervention-based care.
In Practice: update to ‘gold standard’ general practice resource The RACGP Library now has the latest edition of John Murtagh’s General practice available for members.
‘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.
Research shows BRCA-related cancers not a ‘female-only thing’ Males who carry a fault in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may be at greater risk of prostate, breast, stomach and pancreatic cancers, a new study suggests.
In Practice: Member access to rapid antigen tests The college is aiming to help address supply issues by making the tests available to members via the RACGP Plus portal.
‘Opportune moment’ to improve children’s health inequities With some children experiencing ‘generation-defining disruption’, researchers suggest the pandemic should be a catalyst for reform.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated GPs can stay informed with the latest MBS items, including Level C phone consultation items.
GP-led teams must be central to nurse practitioner plan: RACGP It is ‘imperative’ nurse practitioners are embedded with a patient’s usual GP and practice as much as possible, the college says.
New resources to make COVID vaccine booking easier In addition to streamlining online vaccine bookings, GPs can better understand the system with a new RACGP self-directed learning activity.
In Practice: telehealth and billing updates The new year will bring a number of changes to telehealth and MBS billing for GPs to be aware of.