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Reducing patient harms

Reducing patient harms

Reducing patient harms

These guidelines and resources provide evidence-based information to GPs and patients about tests and treatments where the harms may outweigh the benefits.
 

Choosing Wisely Australia

A list of tests, treatments and procedures that should be questioned

Clinical guidance for MRI referral

This guidance supports evidence-based decision making, reducing inappropriate referral and improving patient outcomes.

First Do No Harm: a guide to choosing wisely in general practice

This evidence-based resource assists GP and patient conversations on overused tests, overdiagnosed and overtreated conditions, and interventions with insufficient evidence. and avoiding low-value care.

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice

The Red book supports evidence-based preventive and screening activities in primary care.

Handbook of Non-Drug Interventions (HANDI)

HANDI is an online formulary of non-drug interventions, enabling GPs to offer to a greater choice of interventions to their patients.

Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice

A series of guidelines to help reduce misuse of pharmaceutical drugs and associated harms.

Prostate cancer screening

A patient information guide outlining the risks and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening.

Responding to patient requests for tests not considered clinically appropriate

Resources including a position statement, patient information and a template letter to CAM practitioners.

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