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GPReview July 2008 Volume 12 Number 3
The July edition of GPReview includes a look at
a new RACGP initiative on patient-initiated violence, a feature on the
links between traditional indigenous and mainstream medicines, an
analysis of the state of play with electronic health records, the
continuing story of the foundation of colleges of general practice,
QA&CPD features on learning plans and Category 1 activities, an
introduction to the National Asthma Council's around-the-country
workshops, and a look at the new American guidelines on physical
activity.
News & Views: A fresh look at your clinical data
The college, in conjunction with divisions and an Australian-owned health informatics company, brings a new clinical audit tool to general practices
News & Views: Safety in your workplace
The RACGP is developing a new education module to help GPs and their teams make general practice a safer place.
News & Views: Bytes from BEACH
Janice Charles, Christopher Harrison, Associate Professor Helena Britt
BEACH data reveal the impact of government policies and initiatives on diabetes management in general practice
Community: Sharing a tradition
New initiative in Arnhem Land finds space for both traditional indigenous healing practices and mainstream medicine
History: A college is born
Dr David Dammery
Joseph Silver Collings and the formation of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Cover: Open up your internet connection and say 'Aaah'
Chris Miles
Before the 2007 federal election, the RACGP called for an end to the delay in providing an electronic health record for all Australians. Midway through 2008, we have already seen a couple of big splashes in the e-health pond.
QA&CPD: Make it personal
Beth McEwan
What do you want to get out of your CPD?
QA&CPD: Moving on up to Category 1
Research suggests that GPs get better personal and professional outcomes from Category 1 activities. The best news is that these activities can be flexible enough to suit even the most time-poor GP
GPnetwork: Asthma education comes to you
Siobhan Brophy
The National Asthma Council Australia is taking two of its most popular general practice education programs to GPs around the country
GPnetwork: Out of step on physical activity
Bronwyn Penny
Updated American physical activity guidelines contain new recommendations that will help clarify exercise requirements for Australian GPs and patients