Australian medicines handbook

The AMH 2012 brings hundreds of changes. In addition to routine updating due to regulatory changes, such as new drugs, indications and safety information, AMH also incorporates advice that reflects shifts in evidence and practice. Notable updates in the 2012 edition include: treatment of pain, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart failure, constipation, urinary incontinence and venous thromboembolism.  

(13th edition/2012/9780980579062)
Member $136
Nonmember $160

Australian medicines handbook drug choice companion: aged care (3rd edn)

Assists in ensuring that older people gain maximum benefit from their medications, and do not suffer from inappropriate or excessive medication. The companion focuses on medication use, and not diagnosis or specialist management. Primarily intended for health care professionals working in aged care settings, it also has relevance for elderly people living in the community.

(3rd edition/2010/9780980579031)
Member $55
Nonmember $60

Australian medicines handbook drug choice companion: emergency care (3rd edn)

Provides detailed protocols for appropriate drug treatments of urgent and emergency conditions. Includes revised material based on new information and reviews of the best available evidence, with drug treatment choices ranked by efficacy, tolerability, convenience, availability and cost. Specific consideration is given to practitioners working in rural or remote areas. To be used in conjunction with the comprehensive drug information available in the Australian Medicines Handbook.

Member $55
Nonmember $60

Australian medicines handbook package (book and CD-ROM)

The Australian medicines handbook CD-ROM is for desktop and laptop computers. The CD-ROM can be viewed as an electronic book, or by using a well-developed search function. Single user only.

(January/2012)
Member $213
Nonmember $250

Clinical Skills Scenarios DVD – Cases for GP Educators and Learners

All registrars and other doctors in rural locations working towards their Fellowship of the RACGP will benefit from the 14 realistic case studies presented here, in a format similar to what will be encountered in the college exam. Each scenario deals with a different type of presentation from a farmer with a cough, to a full-blown arm laceration, and associated office-based procedures.

Member $45
Nonmember $60

Please contact the National Rural Faculty on 1800 636 764 to place your order.

The traveller's pocket medical guide

Packed with practical advice for overseas travellers, the guide is a useful reference for both health and travel professionals. An international vaccination record is one of many features that make it an ideal companion for travellers with an interest in protecting their health.

(8th edition/2009/0958519900)
Member $3 each
Nonmember $4 each
(minimum order 10)