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How Allied Health Professionals Can Support Lung Cancer Screening Pathways
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is now live, helping to detect lung cancer early and save lives across Australia. While general practitioners, nurse practitioners and nurses are the primary referral points, allied health professionals have an equally important role to play in ensuring patients are informed, encouraged, and supported along their screening journey. […]
Five mistakes to avoid making in the RACGP Clinical Competency Exam (CCE)
After each exam cycle and once results have been released, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) publishes a report outlining exam psychometrics (e.g., mean and standard deviation of the candidate cohort) and feedback to candidates regarding common candidate pitfalls. Reviewing past exam reports is a very important, but often overlooked, part of Clinical […]
Talking About Lung Cancer Without Stigma: How Health Professionals Can Make a Difference
Now that the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is live across Australia, thousands of people at higher risk are hearing about screening for the first time. Many of them have long term smoking history, or are people who used to smoke, who may feel nervous, ashamed or undeserving of preventive care. This is where […]
Bringing Lung Cancer Screening to Rural and Remote Communities: What Health Professionals Need to Know
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Australia. Thanks to the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP), early detection is now within reach for thousands of Australians at higher risk, including those living in rural and remote communities. Since the program launched in July 2025, one of its most significant achievements has […]
Overwhelmed to Organised: Build Your Fellowship Exam Study Plan
Are you preparing to sit a fellowship exam? Perhaps you are preparing to sit the RACGP AKT, KFP or CCE exams, the ACRRM MCQ exam, or another medical fellowship exam. Whatever exam you are preparing for, plan to be as effective and efficient as you can be. Here’s why. Study planning allows you to manage […]
The Vital Role of Practice Nurses and Primary Care Teams in Lung Cancer Screening
With the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) now active across Australia, primary care teams are playing a crucial role in identifying eligible patients, initiating screening conversations, and coordinating care through the screening pathway. Practice nurses, General Practitioners (GPs), Aboriginal Health Workers, nurse practitioners, reception teams and other primary care staff are often the first […]
Top 10 Tips When Exam Prep Feels Overwhelming
Are you overwhelmed by the preparation needed for your Fellowship exams? Here are 10 tips to manage feeling overwhelmed to be exam ready. Preparing for exams can often feel like an uphill battle. The pressure of balancing clinical and professional responsibilities, personal life including relationships, family, as well as a rigorous study schedule, can leave […]
Lung Cancer Screening is Live: Key Steps for Healthcare Providers
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) launched July 2025 across Australia, and primary care is at the centre of its delivery. Eligible people aged 50–70 with a qualifying smoking history are already engaging with screening, and many are seeking guidance directly from their healthcare provider, which include general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners and medical […]
Navigating the Holiday Season While Preparing for Fellowship Exams
The summer break over Christmas and New Year is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and making the most of long, warm days. For many of us, it’s a chance to unwind, travel, or enjoy a well-earned break. For medical registrars preparing for Fellowship exams, the holiday season can feel very different. Rather than rest […]
Psychosocial Hazards at Work: Why They Matter and How to Manage Them
We all know that safety at work isn’t just about physical hazards and protective equipment of hard hats and high-vis vests. It’s also about minimising exposure to sources of stress that have the potential to harm our psychological and physical health. Yet while most workplaces have well-established systems for managing physical risks, many are only […]
