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GP ADHD Shared Care Program is coming
The exciting new GP ADHD Shared Care Program is coming! In collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), the Program will enable a seamless transition for young individuals with ADHD from specialist paediatric care to their GP, fostering continuity in treatment. The Program empowers GPs to manage long-term medication with the support of […]
Obstetric Shared Care Program Grows to 810 GPs
In 2023, The GP Obstetric Shared Care Program celebrates a year of notable achievements, underscoring advancements in antenatal care for low-risk pregnancies statewide in South Australia. By achieving key performance indicators, the program has not only elevated primary care in public maternity hospitals but also effectively alleviated the burden on outpatient services. Central to this […]
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 […]
GP ADHD Shared Care News | Senate backs General Practice to have larger ADHD role | November 2023
Senate Backs General Practice To Have Larger ADHD Role Allowing GPs to play a greater part in diagnosis and management could reduce harms caused by existing treatment barriers, a bipartisan committee found. A Senate committee’s seven-month inquiry into ADHD assessment and treatment barriers has produced a host of recommendations, including for GPs to play a greater […]
