Dr Deborah Bateson discusses the key factors in matching a female patients history to a particular contraceptive choice. Managing contraception is a common presentation that requires a planned approach to assist a patient in choosing the method most suited to their individual needs. Part five of our Women's health series.
Posted Wed, 19/06/2013 - 8:52am by Adam Fyfe
Australian
GPs ONLY
This audit evaluates our patients with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia who were prescribed both amlodipine and atorvastatin as separate medications. It aims to identify patients who may not be compliant with their medication based on recent Australian evidence. It then assesses the modifiable factors contributing to patient compliance with long term medication and makes recommendations aimed to improve patient medication compliance.
Posted Tue, 18/06/2013 - 3:05pm by Adam Fyfe
GPs ONLY
This activity focuses on the use of anti-inflammatories to manage osteoarthritis in general practice. We will consider the causes, investigations and management of anaemia in patients with osteoarthritis by examining the evidence for the source of blood loss, for example, through falling haemoglobin, low iron levels, presence of occult blood in stools, upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, lower GI endoscopy or where upper and lower endoscopy is normal, small bowel examination.
Posted Thu, 13/06/2013 - 7:34am by Adam Fyfe
Watch a discussion with Dr Christopher Love, a urologist and surgeon as he looks at the physical and hormonal factors in erectile dysfunction. This interview looks particularly at the surgically correctable factors such as Peyronies and circumcision and the impact of testosterone on the condition.
Posted Thu, 13/06/2013 - 7:30am by Adam Fyfe
Follow a discussion with David Menzies from Fitness Australia - National Program Manager Lift for Life - looking at how an exercise professional can assist in the safe and effective implementation of a long term exercise program for your patients. Attached to this page are important resources and links that can assist in a patient’s lifestyle management.
Posted Tue, 04/06/2013 - 10:33am by Adam Fyfe
Functional dyspepsia is an upper gastrointestinal condition that affects up to 10% of all Australians. Managing functional dyspepsia can help reduce symptoms that can severely affect a patient’s health and wellbeing. In this video we hear Professor Nicholas Tally, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the faculty of health Newcastle University, discuss the key factors in the management and diagnosis of functional dyspepsia.
Posted Mon, 06/05/2013 - 8:46am by Adam Fyfe
Dr Deborah Bateson from Family Planning NSW talks about the key factors in the prevention of cervical cancer and discusses some tips in ensuring your cervical screening rates are optimum. Part four of our Women's health series.
Posted Mon, 29/04/2013 - 4:00pm by Adam Fyfe
Professor Mark Frydenberg from the department of Surgery, Monash University, discusses current evidence in the management of prostate cancer and some landmark findings from the 10th International Congress of Andrology (Melbourne February 2013), including evidence based use of the PSA and advances in prostate cancer management.
Posted Tue, 23/04/2013 - 10:46am by Adam Fyfe
This education discusses the diagnosis and management of whooping cough in general practice. The clinical features and laboratory testing are described and the treatment options outlined. The role of antibiotics is described, both in terms of treatment and prophylaxis. The role of immunisation in the prevention of the spread of whooping cough is highlighted.
Posted Thu, 11/04/2013 - 11:01am by Adam Fyfe
Despite the availability of safe and effective contraception there are still about 200,000 unplanned pregnancies every year in Australia. The mother may elect to keep the baby or not to become a parent and choose either abortion or adoption. Follow a discussion with Dr Mary Stewart of Family Planning NSW about how we can support a patient with an unplanned pregnancy. Part three of our Women's health series.
Posted Wed, 03/04/2013 - 9:59am by Adam Fyfe
Using an STI testing tool can improve our management of a women’s sexual health. Follow a discussion with Dr Kym Collins who covers introducing the topic of sexual health with our patients, providing advice on contact tracing and the role of practice nurses in the management of sexual health conditions. Part two of our Women's health series.
Posted Wed, 06/03/2013 - 7:20am by Adam Fyfe
This activity will guide GPs through the epidemiology of skin cancers in Australia, including prevention, diagnosis and management. Vitamin D awareness will also be addressed.
Posted Wed, 20/02/2013 - 11:32am by Adam Fyfe
Produced by the Cancer Council Victoria’s SunSmart Program, the Vitamin D & Sun Protection in General Practice video is designed to provide GPs and other health professionals in Australia with increased knowledge and confidence in advising patients about sun exposure, Vitamin D and skin cancer prevention in general practice.
Posted Wed, 20/02/2013 - 11:29am by Adam Fyfe
This education investigates the relationship between kidney disease and diabetes and the significant changes in management that are required in individuals who have both conditions. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease and approximately 1/3 of all people with diabetes will have Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD).
Posted Mon, 11/02/2013 - 8:46am by Adam Fyfe
A number of our female patients have continence issues that markedly affect their health. In this video Dr Margaret Sherburn discusses what we can do in the identification and management of conditions affecting continence in our female patients. Part one of our Women's health series.
Posted Wed, 06/02/2013 - 8:33am by Adam Fyfe
