Disability and general practice
Disability and general practice
This page provides links to RACGP disability resources for general practice.
Australian Government to consider new approaches to disability
The Australian Government has announced an enquiry by the Productivity Commission to investigate the feasibility of new approaches for funding and delivering long-term disability care and support.
Disability – RACGP Curriculum statement
The disability statement of the RACGP Curriculum for Australian General Practice provides an overview of the role of general practice in the care of people with, and affected by disability, including carers and family. The statement contains useful definitions of the types of disability and their community impact.
RACGP gplearning Learning Modules on the Comprehensive Care for People with an Intellectual Disability
Six modules on gplearning addressing the health needs of people with developmental disabilities, written by the Centre for Developmental Disability Health Victoria and supported by the Australian Government and can be completed for Category 1 or 2 QA & CPD points.
Modules cover:
- Health Assessments
- Managing complex health problems
- Communicating effectively with people with disabilities
- Care Plans and services for people with disabilities.
- Causes of developmental disabilities.
- Challenging behaviours in people with intellectual disabilities.
Access the modules at gplearning
Medicare Enhanced Primary Care program including Health assessments
This link provides direct access to information on Health Assessment items that can be used in the care of people with disability. The link includes access to information on intellectual disability assessments including support information.
Resources for Comprehensive annual health assessment for people with intellectual disability
This link provides information on evidenced based resources to support the care of people with disabilities using the relevant Enhanced Primary Care Medicare items
Physical Access to General Practices - RACGP Standards for General Practice
Access information from the RACGP Standards for General Practices on appropriate physical access to general practice premises and services including access for people with disabilities.