Category: General News
Understanding the Delays in Diagnosing Endometriosis
By Jessica TaylorChief Executive OfficerQENDO Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many women face significant delays in receiving a diagnosis. These delays, often spanning years, can have profound impacts on quality of life, physical health, and mental well-being. As the national support […]
The Health Benefits of Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis
In recent years, medicinal cannabis has gained significant attention as an alternative therapeutic option for a variety of health conditions. For Australian healthcare providers, understanding the potential health benefits of medicinal cannabis is essential for informed patient care. In this blog, we explore the clinical applications and health benefits of prescribing medicinal cannabis, supported by […]
Understanding Medicinal Cannabis: A Guide for Health Professionals
Medicinal cannabis has rapidly evolved from a fringe topic to a mainstream consideration in modern medical practice. Health professionals are increasingly encountering patients interested in or already using cannabis-based therapies. With this shift, it is crucial for doctors and other healthcare providers to stay informed about the latest developments, regulations, and therapeutic potentials of medicinal […]
Effective Strategies for Facilitating Smooth Return to Work Transitions
Returning to work after an illness or injury presents numerous challenges for patients that extend beyond physical recovery. As GPs, you play a vital role in supporting patients through this critical transition, ensuring they receive the necessary care and guidance to reintegrate into their work environments effectively. Patients often encounter physical limitations, mental health concerns, […]
Living With Your Cycle
By Dr Yvonne ChowEndocrinologistMBBS, BMEDSC, MPH, FRACPJean Hailes Clinician As chemical messengers, hormones facilitate communication between different areas of our bodies. Akin to a natural broadband network it is important that we “listen to our bodies” and what our hormones are trying to tell us. Sex hormones are particularly prolific in sending us messages throughout […]
CCE report/feedback from RACGP – what do you do with it??
You’ve failed the Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) and you’ve received feedback from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in the form of a personal bar-graph of performance in each of the competency areas, showing your results in comparison with the results achieved by your peers (who passed the exam). Different people will have […]
What Does Evidence Say About Vaping? An Informative Guide for Health Professionals
E-cigarettes, commonly referred to as vapes, have proliferated over the past decade, often being promoted as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. However, the explosion in their use, especially among young people, and regulatory loopholes have raised significant public health concerns. This blog will delve into what the current evidence says about vaping, its […]
Improving palliative opioid prescribing in country SA
GPEx, in partnership with Country SA PHN, recently developed a new online course to upskill healthcare professionals and increase their confidence in syringe driver use and palliative opioid prescribing. It is well recognised that these are critical areas of need among our primary health workforce, with contributing factors including a lack of efficient and free […]
GP ADHD Shared Care Program Expands
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our GP ADHD Shared Care Program, with 22 young individuals recently transitioning from Paediatric Outpatients into the program, and an impressive 186 GPs now participating. Previously, young people with ADHD endured exceptionally long waits for state-regulated psychiatrist supervision of medication, especially during the critical transition of finishing […]
SA Health chooses GPEx to measure the impact of its new palliative care navigation service on primary healthcare
GPEx is working with SA Health to measure the impact on primary care of its new Palliative Care Connect service, which provides information and links to palliative care and bereavement supports. Our task will be to evaluate the impact of these services on primary health professionals and to identify economic improvements, enhanced patient and carer […]
