GPs using interpreters given Medicare green light to claim longer consults
The government’s allowance to level up MBS items to account for interpreters will not cover the majority of this GP’s work.
Tag: Guidelines
Is Australia turning the tables on food allergy?
Like many Western nations, several decades ago, Australia blundered down the path of advising parents to withhold allergenic foods, like eggs and peanuts, from weaning…
Exercise in pregnancy: A closer look at the new guidelines
With the support of newly published guidelines, encourage women to engage in regular physical activity during pregnancy and beyond.
New GP decision tool aims to slash delays in diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
The recommendations cover urgent investigation, trial of management and differential diagnosis.
Heart failure management: expert update on new clinical guidelines
Dr Alicia Chan provides an in-depth analysis on the state of play
Outdated cardiac catheterisation practices ‘need overhaul’
New US guidance challenges traditional practices in the lab that are no longer warranted.
Panel releases first Australasian guidance on vulval lichen sclerosus
The multidisciplinary consensus statement deviates from overseas advice in advocating long-term maintenance therapy.
Stay in ICU linked to higher risk of suicide: study
Mental suffering after ICU admission is common and patients could be screened on discharge, researcher says.
Iron infusions are not straightforward so make sure you know what you are doing
Swallowing professional pride takes willpower, but not doing so risks harming our patients.
Most gastros don’t consult IBD guidelines: survey
A survey of Australian specialists shows that although there is high confidence in guidelines, they're 'infrequently'Â used.
