RACGP College news
News from the RACGP
A comprehensive round up of news and events from the college, information on college awards and grants, a comprehensive calendar of QA&CPD events, regular updates on the college's Annual Scientific convention and a range of other events held around the country.
19/02/2010
Trial of database package including CINAHL Plus with Full Text & MEDLINE with Full Text
The Library is currently running a trial of a suite of full text databases covering a broad range of subject areas including medicine, health, nursing, allied health, psychology and behavioural sciences.
15/02/2010RACGP examination fees 2011
The RACGP Fellowship is the admission to the specialty of general practice - a highlight of your career, and important recognition from your college and your peers. As such, RACGP assessments are of the highest quality, developed by assessors who will become your future colleagues, each a general practitioner who offers a wealth of experience.
03/02/2010Laughter - By the WA Bush Doctor
It’s Sunday. I’m told there’s a rock hole with permanent water somewhere east of here. How do I find it? The kids’ll show you.
02/02/2010QA&CPD: D.I.Y. Active Learning Modules (ALM)
It’s handy for GPs to know that Category 1ALMs are not only developed by Providers of GP education but GPs can create their own ALM too! An individual ALM mirrors a Provider ALM but offers a more personal learning experience as they are true only to the needs of the individual.
28/01/2010Consultation on the draft national framework for universal child and family health services
Members are invited to participate in the consultations on the draft National Framework for Universal Child and Family Health Services in Australia.
20/01/2010First term of CPD evenings in 2010
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital will host the first term of CPD evenings in 2010. Held at local restaurants, these events are an excellent way to catch up on your CPD and network with your colleagues.
24/12/2009Health alert - High levels of iodine in BonSoy soy milk
BonSoy is a soy milk product distributed nationally in Australia. Tests have shown it to contain extremely high levels of iodine and consumption has been linked to clinical thyrotoxicosis and, less commonly, hypothyroidism. Iodine crosses the placenta and may cause foetal and neonatal hypothyroidism which can cause developmental problems in the newborn.
22/12/2009Intravenous Promethazine - risk alert
Hospira Australia has advised the college of a safety-related update to the DBL Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection BP Product Information regarding a possible association between intravenous use of promethazine and the development of severe tissue injury including gangrene, which may require surgical intervention including fasciotomy, skin graft, and/or amputation.
21/12/2009Dr Charles 'Snuffy' Myers Lectures in 2010
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and St Vincent’s Prostate Cancer Centre are honoured to welcome Dr Charles "Snuffy" Myers to Australia.
21/12/2009Call for Abstracts Now Open
The RACGP Queensland Faculty invites you to submit your abstract for consideration to be presented at the 53rd Gold Coast Clinical Update Weekend: Postcards from General Practice.
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