Category: General News
‘Strengthening Medicare’ GP Grants Program
Good afternoon, GP Partners Australia and Ternity Maternal & Parenting Support are pleased to announce ‘Nourish Baby’ for your Practice GP Partners Australia is committed to promoting General Practice as the major focus of primary health care and as the prime entity for the delivery of effective integrated health management for individuals and families in the community. We […]
GP guide to omega-3 testing in pregnant women to prevent premature births
Many healthcare professionals are unaware that screening all pregnant women for their omega-3 status during pregnancy is now recommended. It’s a simple but important test – here’s everything you need to know. The latest National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Department of Health National Pregnancy Care Guidelines recommend assessing the omega-3 fatty acid status and […]
A rural generalist with Mental Health, front of mind
As a rural generalist, Dr Wil Daehn had a distinctive interest in the field of Mental health and this combined with a known shortage of these skills especially in regional and rural communities, Wil has pursued his interest and now provide his community with a much need set of specialist skills. “…I had a specific […]
What is the Clinical Framework for Allied Health Professionals?
The key to rehabilitation for any patient after surgery or significant injury is a whole of person approach that aims to maximise quality of life and minimise the need for ongoing health support. Allied Health Professionals play a key role in delivering rehabilitation services to people who have been injured at work, driving their recovery […]
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 […]
