Chronic disease

Chronic disease guidelines

Chronic disease

These guidelines provide GPs with up-to-date, evidence-based resources for chronic diseases commonly seen in general practice.

Emergency management of hyperglycaemia in primary care

Hyperglycaemic emergencies may occur as the first presentation of diabetes (undiagnosed), as well as an acute metabolic decompensation in those already diagnosed

Australian asthma handbook

The Australian asthma handbook aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with asthma

Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Primary Care

This booklet has been specifically designed to be easy to use and interactive

COPD-X concise guide

Evidence-based practical recommendations for healthcare professionals on the diagnosis and management of COPD

Guidelines for the management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk

The guidelines make recommendations for assessing and managing absolute CVD risk in adults aged over 45 years

Heart failure guidelines – Heart Foundation

Guidelines to assist in the diagnosis and management of heart failure in adults.

Atrial fibrilliation guidelines – Heart Foundation

Guidelines to assist in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation in adults.

Guideline for the early recognition of hyperglycaemia in children under 16

Guideline for the emergency and ongoing management of hyperglycaemia in children

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice

The guidelines for preventive activities in general practice (the Red book) supports evidence-based preventive activities in primary care

Smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity (SNAP)

The SNAP guide has been designed to assist GPs and practice staff work with patients on the lifestyle risk factors of smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity