ECGs for patients in dramatic decline after GP rebate was cut to $16
The RACGP says the Federal Government should let GPs access a better paid MBS item for ECG tracing and recording “effective immediately” to close the…
Tag: ECG
Cardiac crisis avoided courtesy of a clued-in GP
Xie is a 41-year-old regular practice patient who attends for results of recent routine blood tests. She has a history of diet-controlled gestational diabetes mellitus…
Let GPs claim higher ECG rebates again: MBS Review
A second review of ECG rebates cuts has once again called on the Federal Government to let GPs claim better paid MBS items for performing…
Patient death ‘likely’ avoided if GP ordered ECG and troponin tests: coroner
A coroner has criticised a rural GP for not ordering an ECG or troponin tests for a patient who repeatedly presented with chest pain. It…
Quiz — You don’t send your patient for an ECG. Can you defend his negligence claim against you?
Your patient is left with brain injuries. He sues you for ‘loss of chance’ of a better outcome. What are your chances? Take the quiz:…
Spot Dx — Is this irregular rapid pulse an ominous sign?
Jeremy, a 72-year-old retired bank manager, presents to his GP with a history of fever and cough with heavy sputum production. Test your clinical know-how…
What’s this ECG showing?
A 45-year-old man with a history of unspecified intermittent arrhythmia presents with palpitations and dizziness. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If…
Why are these symptoms progressively worsening?
Lando, a 55-year-old architect, presents complaining of central chest pain, cough and dyspnoea. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select…
The ‘Cover Your Ass’ approach to chest pain
I’ve been fortunate that for much of my life as a doctor, I’ve had nursing staff on standby to perform an ECG when the dreaded…
