Category: General News
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 […]
Navigating to Success: The Impact of Our GP Exam Prep Courses
Our GP Fellowship exam preparation courses continue to make significant strides, with increasing adoption amongst GP registrars. These courses, rooted in targeted strategies and enriched with experienced Australian medical educators’ wisdom, have been pivotal in shaping registrars’ successful journeys toward their Fellowship examinations. For over twenty years, our commitment to high-quality, individualised education has laid a […]
Enhancing Practice Management: Exclusive Webinar Series Recap
In a recent initiative to bolster professional development for practice managers, a series of webinars has been launched targeting key areas of practice management across the Brisbane North and Gold Coast PHN regions. These webinars have swiftly established new industry benchmarks with their in-depth exploration of core managerial functions within healthcare. Highlights from the series […]
GPEx Launches Long COVID Education for GPs
As Long COVID presents an ongoing challenge in patient care, GPEx has responded by crafting a dedicated educational program for General Practitioners (GPs). In partnership with Dr. Bernard Shiu, a notable expert in the field, our initiative strives to arm GPs with the insights needed to navigate the complexities of Long COVID and enhance patient […]
New Sleep Disorder Guidelines – A Resource for GPs
GPEx has joined forces with the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) to deliver a suite of educational events, free of charge, crafted to enrich general practitioners’ competencies concerning newly released obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and insomnia guidelines by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). This collaboration aims to enhance the treatment of sleep disorders […]
6 Core Skills to Help You Become an Effective Coach for Your Injured Patient
As an Allied Health Professional (AHP), you already know that you play a pivotal role in the treatment and recovery of patients who have been injured at work. But did you know that effective coaching skills can be a real game-changer in the recovery process and can significantly impact on patient outcomes? Evidence increasingly points […]
Feeling burnt out? It may be more to do with your values than your workload
Burn out in general practitioners is real and prevalent. The latest RACGP Health of the Nation study found that more than seven in 10 GPs (71%) reported experiencing feelings of burnout in 2023. Not surprisingly, the rate of burnout is even higher among those who own their own practice: two in five practice owners responded […]
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 […]
