Category: General News
New Reproductive Carrier Screening Rebates: Three Key Steps for GPs
Are you confident you have the knowledge to support your preconception or pregnant patients with genetic carrier screening? Here are three key steps GPs need to follow.
Contribute your local insight to influence GP Registrar placements
The Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) team at GPEx are calling South Australian GPs, GP supervisors, GP Registrars and Practice Managers to complete this anonymous survey to help inform our program reporting to the Department and GP Colleges.
GPEx appoints new CEO
The Board and Executive are delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Jones as the new Chief Executive Officer of GPEx.
Five compelling reasons to consider a career in practice nursing
Are you contemplating a career shift or a fresh professional start that has true impact? Practice nursing could be the answer, offering both meaningful work and personal growth. The dedication of over 96,000 primary health care nurses in Australia is about to be celebrated on Primary Health Care Nurses Day, Wednesday 7th February and there’s […]
Not everyone’s work-life balance looks the same and that’s ok!
When you hear the words ‘work-life balance’ you probably imagine finishing work at lunchtime, spending quality time with friends and family, squeezing in a productive gym session all before dinner with the family at 7pm. Whilst this may be possible for some, it isn’t always achievable. The meaning of work-life balance is different for everyone. […]
The CBT-i Approach for Insomnia Management
Clinical outcomes support the benefits of CBT-i, including shortened time to fall asleep, fewer disruptions during the night, improved sleep quality, and a resultant boost in daytime functionality. So what is CBT-i and how can it be used in primary care for insomnia management? As general practitioners and primary healthcare teams are well aware, insomnia […]
Legislative Update: Essential Insights for GPs on the Latest Cosmetic Regulations
In the past six months, general practitioners and the wider medical community have witnessed a landmark shift in the cosmetic surgery landscape in Australia. With the introduction of significant reforms that came into play on 1 July 2023, the industry has seen a surge in quality standards and a revamped approach to patient care. These […]
Obstetric Shared Care Program Grows to 810 GPs
In 2023, The GP Obstetric Shared Care Program celebrates a year of notable achievements, underscoring advancements in antenatal care for low-risk pregnancies statewide in South Australia. By achieving key performance indicators, the program has not only elevated primary care in public maternity hospitals but also effectively alleviated the burden on outpatient services. Central to this […]
GPEx Fights Bowel Cancer with the Jodi Lee Foundation
Insights from market research by conducted by Kantar Public testify to the substantial impact of our educational efforts: GPs’ confidence in initiating bowel cancer screening conversations has climbed impressively from 25% to 83% after attending our webinars. This achievement mirrors the dedication and hard work that GPEx, in partnership with the Jodi Lee Foundation, has […]
Shaping the Future of the GP Workforce in South Australia
GPEx is leading the charge in GP workforce analysis, with a forward-thinking approach to assess GP training and community need. Key Developments in Workforce Planning and Prioritisation GPEx has achieved an encouraging step forward in shaping the future of the GP workforce within South Australia through our recent submission to the Department of Health and […]
