Message from the President
The RACGP is pleased that the Senate Inquiry has endorsed the Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill, 2009, and the two related Bills that support the government’s amendments to the Bill, to support collaboration.
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H1N1 update: anticipate second wave
6 February 2010 - Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop, is calling on GPs to promote vaccination against the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza to their patients before the flu season begins in Australia. To read the media release click here
Detailed information and resources to support Australian general practice in managing the current influenza A (H1N1) pandemic, including the RACGP Pandemic Flu Kit, can be found at www.racgp.org.au/h1n1.
Submission to the Minister for Health and Ageing: Federal Budget 2010–2011
The RACGP seeks Federal Government consideration of its proposals, which aim to facilitate the delivery of safe, efficient, coordinated, and comprehensive general practice and primary health care. The college is committed to working with all levels of government to improve access to high quality care, and to better meet the needs of our local communities.
Guidelines for immunisation using Multi Dose Vials (MDV)
This instructional video was developed by the RACGP. It adheres to and should be viewed in conjunction with the guidelines issued by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation on the use of multidose vials in the delivery of the H1N1 vaccine.
Health records security top priority
When the Marysville Clinic burnt to the ground on Black Saturday, along with it went all the files, paper records and patient history of many families and individuals living in the area.
Sports injuries
The theme for the
January/February issue of AFP is Sports injuries. This month's
articles include Musculoskeletal injuries, Sports related concussion
Management in general practice, Sports ankle injuries Assessment and
management, Shin pain in athletes Assessment and management, Sports knee
injuries Assessment and management & Sport and exercise medicine – a
new specialty
Annie - post-menopausal, painless breast lump
This case features Annie, a retired schoolteacher who on clinical examination is found to have an asymptomatic lump during a routine visit to her general practitioner (GP). This case demonstrates the use of the triple test in approaching a woman such as Annie and what to do when a diagnosis is made.
Sharon - follow-up of early breast cancer
This case deals with Sharon, a 47-year-old woman who has just completed her hospital-based treatment for early breast cancer. She has had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and now comes to talk to you about what happens next.
Louise - painful breast lumps
This case features Louise, who has a long history of painful lumpy breasts. It highlights the triple test process and how to distinguish simple from complex cysts. It also includes diagnosis and management of mastalgia. It concludes with a summary of facts about well-woman screening.
