Rebirth of a clinic: a design workbook for architecture in general practice and primary care

Discover how the design and architecture of your practice can improve patient outcomes and the wellbeing of the practice team. Developed in partnership with RMIT Architecture, the workbook includes case studies and practical advice on working with an architect or designer, and reveals how general practices can be made safer, greener and more efficient in the pursuit of innovation and better health care. The workbook has been designed as a scrapbook in which GPs, the practice team and their architects can write notes, draw models and share ideas. ISBN 978-0-86906-289-0

Member $199.00
Nonmember $299.00

10 tips for safer health care poster

This '10 tips' poster has been developed by the ACSQHC to assist patients to become more actively involved in their health care. It explains why things can go wrong, and how patients can work in partnership with their GP to get the best possible care. One poster is available free to general practices where an RACGP member is employed.

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Nonmember $9.90

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General practice management toolkit

The toolkit is designed by GPs for GPs. It is full of contemporary, relevant information that includes the gems and pitfalls of practice management. It aims to engage those involved, or about to begin, in this field. This practical resource provides activities and further information to fine tune your practice management. The toolkit is also useful for allied health professionals and consultant specialists in private practice.

(2007/9780869062869)
Member $189 (2 or more copies $145)
Nonmember $240 (2 or more copies $196)

GPCG computer security firewall guideline

A firewall is a system that protects your computer network from ‘hacking’, or unauthorised access. Supported by an online tutorial, this booklet will help you to choose, install and maintain firewall products on your practice computers.

(1st edition/2005)
FREE

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GPCG computer security checklist

How safe is the computer system in your practice? Expensive hardware could be at risk from insufficient preparation. If exposed to unauthorised access, sensitive patient and business data could have serious legal and financial implications. This checklist will help to identify any areas of potential weakness.

(2004)
Free

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The GPCG computer security self assessment guideline and checklist for general practitioners

Data security is vital to running the business operations of a practice and maintaining a health record system. This guide provides a nontechnical explanation about why computer security is crucial, and how to make sure your practice is protected.

(2nd edition/2005)
Free

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Private billing kit

Assess the likely benefits and costs of private billing versus bulk billing, according to the particular circumstances of your practice. The kit allows for a simple, accurate comparison taking into account financial, personal, continuing education and clinical and practice goals.

(1st edition/2003)
Member FREE
Nonmember $30.00

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The RACGP employment kit

Employees, employers, contractors and registrars seeking a fair contract will benefit from the kit’s straightforward advice on what to expect from an employment contract in general practice, and how to negotiate one.

(2nd edition/2006/0869062603)
Member $20.00
Nonmember $45.00

Using near misses to improve the quality of care for your patients

'Near miss' situations – those where adverse outcomes are narrowly avoided – can be valued as positive learning experiences. The structured methods for analysing error provided in this publication can help GPs and practice staff to learn from near miss experiences, and improve the quality of care patients receive in general practice.

(1st edition/2005/0869062719)
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Nonmember $44.00

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Keeping the doctor alive

This guidebook provides medical practitioners with information and resources on strategies for self care as an essential element of their professional life. It aims to encourage medical practitioners to recognise and discuss the challenges facing them, promote self care as an integral and accepted part of the professional life of medical practitioners, and assists medical practitioners to develop useful strategies for self care.

(1st edition/republished 2006/0869062662)
Member $10.00
Nonmember $10.00