Category: General News
Palliative Care – Pain Management, Connecting the Dots!
CPD Activity Event Details Connecting the Dots! We know that working in palliative care is about helping people to live, die and grieve well and that the teams who do this are made up of many different roles and people. We appreciate the significant role that Palliative Medicine Specialists, GPs, Nurses, SA Ambulance ECPs, Allied […]
GPEx to lead new program in fight against SA’s GP shortage
ADELAIDE, 15 SEPTEMBER 2022 – GPEx will begin rolling out a new Australian Government program that aims to tackle the critical shortage of GPs in South Australia. The Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) service is a new national program aimed at identifying where GP trainee positions are most needed in metropolitan, regional and rural communities. […]
Supporting your patient’s recovery and return to work
Returning to work after an injury can often be a daunting prospect for patients, especially if the injury occurred at work. There are often many physical and psychological factors to negotiate, including physical injuries, complex relationships with employers, social circumstances, and their own fears and uncertainties. So when should return to work happen? The answer […]
Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPD Activity Event Details Complimentary refreshments will be provided.Free Parking Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training This 2-hour course has been designed for those who prefer to complete the CPR theory and assessment in a full face to face training and assessment session with no online components. The CPR course delivers the essential principles‚ knowledge and skills to maintain […]
The one thing you can do to work out if GP is the career for you
The significance of attracting junior doctors into General Practice continues to grow in importance. Despite this, research shows that there are several myths surrounding what a career in general practice looks like and some confusion about how to get there. Under the Strengthening the Pipeline Strategy, GPEx has initiated several projects aimed at increasing the […]
5 Reasons why GP is the best medical specialty
1. It’s challenging! Don’t let anyone tell you that general practice is easy or not challenging – in fact, it’s quite the opposite! One of the reasons that GP is such a complex and challenging specialty is because you’re not just treating one part of the human body – you’re treating the whole person. Seeing […]
Project ECHO, Enhancing Palliative Care
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) is a virtual knowledge-sharing network designed to create a ‘learning loop’ between health professionals with the aim of increasing knowledge and access to health care in local communities. Project ECHO – Enhancing Palliative Care is a series of interactive case based virtual mentoring sessions that address a range […]
Cost of Teaching Research – The Results are In!
The results have been released from GPEx’s recent research exploring the cost of teaching in general practice. This research was supported by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) with funding from the Australian Government, and led by South Australia’s Regional Training Organisation, GPEx, in collaboration with the University of Adelaide and General Practice […]
GPEx and GPSA launch new research project about the financial costs and revenue of teaching and supervision in general practice
GPEx, in partnership with GP Supervisors Australia (GPSA) and the University of Adelaide, is pleased to launch their latest research project to better understand the financial implications of teaching and supervision in the AGPT program across Australia. The financial costs and revenue of teaching and supervision in general practice research project has been funded through an RACGP Education […]
Wellbeing Policy and Support for Registrars
GPEx encourages all registrars to have their own GPs who can provide continuity of care, and access to support networks, in times of need. We support registrars experiencing personal and/or professional difficulties by working with them to construct a support plan, which may include professional counselling or psychological services. If circumstances have impacted your training, […]
