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GP Obstetric Shared Care | Springtime Antenatal Insights For You | October 2023
Latest Spring Updates! Hello! As we are nearing the end of October, and many of us continue to try to find the lost hour of daylight savings, we are pleased to welcome you to a Spring Edition of our Obstetric Shared Care newsletter. We anticipate that the GP Obstetric Shared Care Policy and PPG will be endorsed […]
CCE preparation: Managing uncertainty in general practice
Traditional medical training emphasises a quest for certainty over uncertainty. So, rather than managing the difficult latter, we strive for the former through a process of elimination. However, certainty isn’t always possible in clinical practice and learning to acknowledge and manage uncertainty as a registrar can help you develop an important key clinical skill. It […]
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your CPD studies?
There are many reasons why doctors and other health professionals may complete professional development training activities. This can include because they are required to do so by their professional body, due to an interest or a love of learning, or due to a need to maintain skills and competence, and not become stagnant or behind […]
Seven compelling health benefits of getting your patients back to work
As a GP, you are in a unique position of being able to improve the health of your patients who have been injured by encouraging them to return to work as soon as they are able. The evidence is irrefutable that the health benefits of work far outweigh any risks, and by supporting your patients […]
Why feedback can super-charge your CCE exam preparation
Constructive feedback is an important exam preparation tool for improving your Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) performance. Learn why, plus how to ensure you’re getting the right kind of feedback to make a difference. You are currently preparing to sit the RACGP Clinical Competency Exam (CCE). You are studying consistently and putting a lot of hours […]
CPD for GPs: 5 tips on how to complete your annual CPD
Well done if your CPD (Continued Professional Development) hours are up to date! Unfortunately, not every GP will be on schedule to meet this requirement. If you’re a bit behind schedule, keep reading because GPEx has some great tips and advice on how to complete your 50 hours of CPD before 31 December. That’s right, […]
Research highlights role of training in retaining GPs in Aboriginal Medical Services
New GPEx research sheds light on the critical role of training in building a sustainable General Practitioner (GP) workforce to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Published by the Australian Journal of Primary Health (2023), “‘Being in a place where it matters’: GPs who do and do not work in Aboriginal […]
Case Study: Long-Covid Education for South Western Sydney Primary Health Network
GPEx developed and delivered a highly successful webinar on appropriate management of Long Covid to primary health professionals on behalf of South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (PHN). The webinar was extremely well received, with 95% of attendees saying they would recommend this CPD activity to a colleague. Overview South Western Sydney PHN’s catchment covers […]
The benefits of studying in a group for your GP Fellowship exams
If you prefer studying in a group, you’ve chosen one of the most effective methods of learning. Research has demonstrated that students learn at a deeper level when they communicate and engage with each other during the study process. Why? Because working collegially helps them to take ownership of the content they’re learning. One of […]
Case Study: SAHMRI Women and Kids’ Omega-3 Test-and-Treat Program
By leveraging our network of GP practices, GPEx assisted SAHMRI in supporting general practitioners to identify those pregnant women with low Omega-3 levels who would benefit from Omega-3 supplementation to reduce the risk of preterm birth. Overview SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) is South Australia’s flagship independent not-for-profit health and medical research […]
