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Administering intravenous iron in General Practice
First published on Medical Republic. Until recently, iron infusions were strictly a hospital-only procedure, but they are now easy to do in general practice. Jasmine is a 15-year-old girl with an obsession for crunching on ice, diagnosed with pica syndrome. Your investigations show that her Hb is low at 76g/L, and she is severely iron deficient. […]
Attention GPs and Nurse Cervical Screening Providers! Test your knowledge about HPV self-collection with these 5 questions
Cervical cancer is preventable! It is saddening to think that in 2021 people are still dying from cervical cancer. Unfortunately, many people are not participating in the National Cervical Screening Program, and currently more than 50% of eligible participants in Australia are overdue for cervical screening. Here are some of the reasons why many women […]
Updated Advice for the Care ofPregnant Women
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, With several States plunged into lockdown, it’s back to working from home and Teams meetings for us here at GP Partners and increasing telehealth consultations for many of our GPs. But hang in there! Please take care of yourselves and each other through this current period of lockdown and we’ll […]
The importance of our Supervisor Liaison Officers (SLO) and Supervisor Team
GPEx is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Bill Geyer as the GPEx rural SLO with Dr Frank Maldari continuing in his role as the urban SLO. The Supervisor Liaison Officers are experienced GP Supervisors who liaise between GPEx and the wider GPEx Supervisor group. They are a conduit for GP Supervisors’ ideas and […]
POPPIE STUDY
Can you help us find out the ideal amount of iodine needed in pregnancy for baby’s brain development? Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, Why are we interested in iodine in pregnancy? We know that getting the right amount of iodine in pregnancy is important for baby’s brain and nervous system development. Since 2009, iodine has […]
Meet Dr Bill Geyer
Rural general practice incorporates the best features of all medical specialties. I’ve spent my career as a rural procedural GP, including obstetrics and anaesthetics, working in country locations across the Northern Territory and New South Wales and in Tanunda for the past 25 years. I provide continuity of care, from cradle to grave, in consulting […]
Updated Advice for the Care of Pregnant Women
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, Welcome back to another GP Obstetric Shared Care update. I hope that you are all keeping well. A recent bitter cold snap sent temperatures plummeting across South Australia but don’t worry GP Partners and the GP Obstetric Shared Care Program has got you covered. It’s time to snuggle down with […]
Three things GPs and nurses can do to increase bowel cancer screening participation rates in their practice
The facts Bowel cancer screening helps detect bowel cancer or pre-cancerous polyps early, so how can we encourage our patients to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP)? Australia has one of the highest incidences of bowel cancer in the world. 1 in 13 people are diagnosed each year with bowel cancer, making […]
GPs… can you answer these 5 questions about breast cancer screening?
The Facts Question: Is BreastScreen still operating during the COVID-19 pandemic? Answer: BreastScreen has implemented several measures to ensure they are COVIDSafe. However, capacity within the BreastScreen program currently differs between states. Therefore, it is important that patients contact their local service by phoning 13 20 50 to make enquiries about appointment availability. Question: Do women receive […]
How can GPs and cancer screening nurses overcome cancer screening barriers
Cancer screening saves lives National cancer screening programs are available in Australia for breast, bowel and cervical cancer. Despite these being free of charge to all Australians, the uptake of these programs is variable. We discuss some of the common barriers to people participating in cancer screening below, and how primary healthcare providers can overcome […]
