60th RACGP Council
Four new members were welcomed to the RACGP Council during the 2017 Annual General Meeting in Sydney.
- Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe – Vice President; Chair, RACGP NSW&ACT
- Associate Professor Jennifer Presser – Chair, RACGP Tasmania
- Dr Bruce Willett – Chair, RACGP Queensland
- Dr Zakaria Baig – Chair, RACGP South Australia and Northern Territory
Dr Cameron Loy, Chair of RACGP Victoria has also taken on the role of Chair, RACGP Specific Interests.
The RACGP thanks outgoing members of the 59th Council Dr Daniel Byrne, Dr Clare Ballingall, Dr Edwin Kruys and Dr Guan Yeo for their years of dedication to the college.
Visit the RACGP website to read more about the RACGP Council.
RACGP Technology Survey 2017
The RACGP is running its third annual national survey to gain insight into current trends of technology adoption in Australian general practice.
By completing the 2017 RACGP Technology Survey, you will be contributing your experience and expertise and assisting the RACGP in understanding what systems are being used, what future investment is needed, and the key technology challenges faced by general practice.
Survey results will help the RACGP gain better insight into the role technology plays for GPs and registrars practising in Australia.
The survey closes on 3 December.
Visit the RACGP website for more information and to participate in the survey.
Clinical Pearl: World Diabetes Day 2017 - Women and diabetes
Tuesday 14 November 2017 is World Diabetes Day and a timely reminder of the important role of GPs in providing counsel to and support for women with diabetes.
Diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women worldwide, equating to approximately 2.1 million deaths per year. It is especially important to be aware of the risk of complications during pregnancy in women with pre-existing diabetes (both type 1 and type 2).
Pregnant women with diabetes should be encouraged to achieve optimal glycaemic control to mitigate maternal and fetal complications.
One in seven births is affected by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Although GDM usually resolves following childbirth, there is an increased risk for women with GDM to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in later life, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality.
Evidence is clear that managing glycaemia with specialist team support will improve outcomes for both mothers and children who are at risk.
More information on diabetes and pregnancy is available at RACGP General practice management of type 2 diabetes.