Category: General News
Taking Flight: The Launch of our NEW Practice Nurse Program
Boost your practice’s performance and patient satisfaction by empowering your nursing staff with our comprehensive GPEx Practice Nurse Education and Development Program. Designed specifically for general practices, this program will upgrade your team’s expertise in crucial areas including ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health’, ‘Asthma and COPD Management’, ‘Cardiovascular Disease’, ‘Chronic Kidney Disease’, and ‘Diabetes.’ […]
Navigating the Tide of Burnout: Strategies for GPs as the Year Draws to a Close
As the year draws to a close, the spotlight turns to a pressing issue within the medical community: burnout amongst general practitioners (GPs). According to the latest RACGP report, Health of the Nation, an alarming 71% of GPs experienced feelings of burnout in 2023. This statistic is a clarion call for action and self-care amongst […]
How GPs Can Promote Self-Management in Patients with Chronic Pain
Dealing with chronic pain is a daily struggle for a significant number of patients across the globe. As General Practitioners (GPs), we frequently encounter patients relying heavily on medications to manage their pain. However, increasing evidence suggests that self-management, particularly through education, empowerment, and challenging mindset about pain can lead to a considerable improvement in […]
What to do the night before your fellowship exams
It is important to understand that while you may focus on the night before the exam, or exam-day preparation, the overall exam experience is multi-faceted. There are three equally important supplementary “phases” surrounding the exam itself: the learning phase, the preparation phase, and the post-result phase (Raffety et al., 1997). So, while the focus is […]
How to Enhance Opioid Management with Calculators and Risk Assessment Tools
Dealing with opioid management is a complex game – much trickier than any 3D puzzle or ultra-strategic board game! But it’s a reality for healthcare professionals, who are trying to navigate this task along with growing patient loads. Feeling overwhelmed? We’re here to help. This guide is loaded with effective tools and tips to enable […]
Time management strategies: preparing for your Fellowship exams
Juggling work, study and personal life can be daunting for registrars and International Medical Graduates (IMGs). If you’re also preparing for your Fellowship exams, then you have a challenging schedule ahead. Every hour can feel crucial, and an unexpected delay or interruption can reduce the time you have to study and prepare for your exams. […]
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your CPD studies?
There are many reasons why doctors and other health professionals may complete professional development training activities. This can include because they are required to do so by their professional body, due to an interest or a love of learning, or due to a need to maintain skills and competence, and not become stagnant or behind […]
Seven compelling health benefits of getting your patients back to work
As a GP, you are in a unique position of being able to improve the health of your patients who have been injured by encouraging them to return to work as soon as they are able. The evidence is irrefutable that the health benefits of work far outweigh any risks, and by supporting your patients […]
Research highlights role of training in retaining GPs in Aboriginal Medical Services
New GPEx research sheds light on the critical role of training in building a sustainable General Practitioner (GP) workforce to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Published by the Australian Journal of Primary Health (2023), “‘Being in a place where it matters’: GPs who do and do not work in Aboriginal […]
GP Workforce Planning Update – August
GPEx has held its first Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) Steering Group meeting, chaired by Prof. Paul Worley. The meeting was attended by representatives from key organisations in the GP sector, including participants from both GP Colleges, Rural Doctors Workforce Agency, Local Hospital Networks, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Australian Indigenous Doctors’ […]
