Guidelines

The RACGP endorses a wide range of guidelines to assist general practitioners in their work.

The Red bookGuidelines for preventive activities in general practice (the red book) 7th Edition 2009
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The Green 
bookPutting prevention into practice (the green book) 2nd edition
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The Silver 
bookThe medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (the silver book)
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SNAP guideSNAP: a population health guide to behavioural risk factors in general practice
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The White 
bookAbuse and violence: Working with our patients in generalpractice (the white book)
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 Clinical 
guidelines for Musculoskeletal DiseasesClinical guidelines for Musculoskeletal Diseases (OA, RA, JIA, OP)
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Clinical guidance 



on the use of antidepressant medications in children and adolescentsClinical guidance on the use of antidepressant medications in children and adolescents
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Diabetes 
managementDiabetes management in general practice (17th edition)
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Management 
of health informationHandbook for the management of health information in private medical practice
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Clinical 
Guidelines for Stroke and TIA ManagementClinical Guidelines for Stroke and TIA Management: A quick guide for general practice
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Concise version
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Chronic Kidney 
Disease (CKD) Management in General PracticeChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in General Practice
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Intimate Partner ViolenceIntimate Partner Violence
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Diagnosis 
and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in 
AustraliaDiagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Australia
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The 
Australian Immunisation HandbookThe Australian Immunisation Handbook
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Management of health informationGuidelines for the prevention, detection and management of chronic heart failure in Australia, 2006
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Guidelines 
for the management of acute coronary syndromes 2006National Heart Foundation of Australia Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes 2006
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Management of incontinence in general practiceManagement of incontinence in general practice
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Smoking 
cessation guidelines for Australian general practiceSmoking cessation guidelines for Australian general practice
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Management of health informationNational Heart Foundation of Australia physical activity recommendations for people with cardiovascular disease
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Advanced care plans

Benzodiazepines

Cancer Resources for Primary Health Care

Chronic condition self-management guidelines

Comprehensive annual health assessment for people with intellectual disability

Draft Guidelines for Emergency Treatment of Asthma

Hepatitis C

Identifying and responding to family violence

Implanon®: Doctor Checklist and Patient Consent Form

National guide to a preventive assessment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

National Heart Foundation of Australia Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes 2006

National HPV vaccination program

PTSD clinical treatment algorithm

Refugee health

Spina bifida continence management


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