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Coeliac disease - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
About 80% of people with coeliac disease are unaware of their condition. Without appropriate management, coeliac disease can cause infertility, osteoporosis, an increased risk of intestinal lymphoma, and more. This FastTrack fact sheet will update your knowledge on the diagnosis and management of coeliac disease. Earn 30min RP and 30mins EA CPD with the quiz.
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GPs are working harder than ever before, with longer, more complicated patients at a time when medical knowledge is changing and expanding faster than at any time in history.
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects up to 4% of couples trying to conceive. This FastTrack has been developed from the recent RANZCOG guidelines from March 2025. Upskill in your ability to help these patients, including pertinent investigative tests and management of underlying causes. 30min each of RP and EA CPD available with the quiz.
Seeking guidance on which courses to prioritise before the CPD year concludes? You're not alone! Essential CPD for Australian nurses covering skills, patient care & standards.
Marjory is a 68 year old in-patient who is 2 days post hip replacement. She is on rivaroxaban (xarelto) for VTE prophylaxis. You find her sitting on the floor of the bathroom, alert but in pain.
Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint condition that can impair mobility and have a significant impact on quality of life. This FastTrack activity highlights the role of GPs in managing this condition, including how to distinguish it from potential differential diagnoses. Earn 30mins RP and 30mins EA CPD with completion of the quiz.
Reflecting on the legacy of Florence Nightingale, we can draw parallels between her reforms and passion and the continued drive and passion of nurses today. The most powerful changes often start with a single spark of curiosity reigniting our purpose and refining our practice as we rediscover the ‘why’
Erectile dysfunction is more than a social problem - it’s associated with significant morbidity, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and benign prostate hyperplasia. This FastTrack activity takes you through the risk factors, assessment and management of erectile dysfunction. Earn RP and EA CPD with completion of the quiz.
Osteoporosis is a significant health issue, affecting millions of Australians over the age of 50. Appropriate screening for at-risk patients is the first step in reducing the risk of minimal trauma fractures. This FastTrack activity discusses the application of DXA scanning as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for osteoporosis. Complete the quiz to receive RP and EA CPD.
This article equips GPs with practical strategies to recognise and assess suicide risk in Australian veterans. It outlines tools to support your consultation and assessment, and highlights referral pathways such as Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling and DVA services to support early intervention and save lives in general practice.