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In Practice: Have your say on MBS Online
The DoHAC is encouraging GPs to share their views on the website’s functionality and user experience to help shape its future.
The DoHAC’s MBS Online 10-minute survey will remain open until 11 October.
This week’s In Practice also includes instructions on how to get a free copy of the new Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, GP24 early bird registrations, mental health resources, and the ‘Find your niche’ event.
Have your say on MBS Online
The Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) has encouraged GPs to share their views and feedback on the functionality and user experience of the MBS Online website via an online survey.
The 10-minute survey will remain open until 11.59 pm (AEST) on 11 October.
Access the survey here.
Free copies of Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines
Following the RACGP’s recent approval of the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines as an accepted clinical resource for use in Australian general practice, the Wilson Foundation is providing 240 free e-copies of the guidelines to RACGP members.
Access free copies here.
Metabolic dysfunctional-associated fatty liver disease webinar
Webinar: Tuesday 24 September, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
This webinar will provide GPs with an overview of the first Australian consensus statement for the diagnosis and assessment of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in primary care.
This webinar will outline what the new evidence-based recommendations are and explore how GPs can apply them to a clinical pathway for patients.
The webinar will be presented by Professor Leon Adams, co-Chair of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia MAFLD consensus statement project, and Dr Gary Deed, RACGP Specific Interests Diabetes Chair.
Register online.
GP24: Early bird registrations closing soon
Early bird registrations for GP24 close 30 September. Click here to secure discounted rates for Australia’s leading GP conference, taking place in Perth from 21–23 November.
GP24 offers delegates exciting opportunities to gain insights from industry leaders and peers, with:
- five keynote presentations
- 72 concurrent sessions
- 110+ speakers
- two breakfast symposiums
- the gala dinner at the WA Muesum Boola Bardip.
There is also a program of
optional pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, 20 November.
From artificial intelligence to GP wellbeing, dermatology and digital health, GP24 reimagines healthcare and the future of general practice.
Register today for early bird prices. For those travelling to Perth, accommodation deals are offered by the RACGP’s partner,
AccommodationLink.
Men’s sexual health grand rounds
Date: Thursday 3 October
RACGP Western Australia, 20 Southport Street, West Leederville
CPD: 0.5 EA and 0.5 RP hours
Cost: $30
Join RACGP WA for dinner and discussion at the men’s sexual health GP grand rounds evening educational session.
Using case studies, presenters will explore common topics surrounding men’s sexual health that arise in general practice, including PrEP and Doxy PEP, erectile dysfunction, and taking a sexual history from men who have sex with men.
Register online.
DynaMed
Members can check for potential drug interactions by using an evidence-based tool included on the DynaMed platform. The drug interactions tool allows GPs to check an unlimited number of drugs for potential interactions, including:
- drug–drug (including herbal)
- drug–tobacco
- drug–food
- drug–alcohol
- drug–pregnancy and lactation.
The tool presents both brief and detailed summaries of drug interactions that are referenced, and enables the user to:
- view results by severity and type of drug interaction
- search by brand and generic names of drugs
- check an unlimited number of drugs and/or substances at once
- understand the interaction severity using the five-point severity rating
- interpret quality and type of interaction evidence with a four-level documentation rating system.
GPs can access
DynaMed and find the drug interactions tool in the top ribbon, along with other evidence-based information to inform their clinical practice. DynaMed is a member-only resource (login to the RACGP website is required).
Find your niche
Date: Tuesday 8 October
RACGP Western Australia, 20 Southport Street, West Leederville
CPD: 0.5 EA and 1 RP hours
Cost $30
Where will your career in general practice take you? Are you looking for ways to mix up your career? Do you like the idea of balancing your time between different areas of general practice?
The New Fellows Committee invites members to ‘Find your niche’, an informative and interactive evening featuring inspiring GPs sharing their career journeys and experiences. Over drinks and canapes, hear from local GPs on how they found their niche and balance different career interests.
Register online.
GPMHSC resources
GPs are being reminded of the multitude of clinical resources available through the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC).
This in includes
Eating Disorder Plan templates, the
Mental health training standards 2023–25: A guide for GPs, the
trauma-informed care resource hub, and
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan templates.
The
Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) mentorship program also provides an opportunity for experienced GP providers of FPS (mentors) to guide and support newly trained GPs (mentees) towards becoming skilled FPS providers.
The GPMHSC also developed the
suicide prevention and first aid resource to support GPs, as well as
after suicide – a resource designed to help GPs respond to suicide in their communities.
Other available resources includes information on
communication between medical and mental health professionals,
telepartnerships in mental health,
working with the stepped care model,
frequently asked questions about mental health education and training and the
MBS, as well as
external resources for GPs.
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