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Government renews support for the QUM Alliance to tackle major health issues
The QUM Alliance welcomes new government grants to improve health literacy and medicine safety. Over three years, programs will tackle stroke prevention, osteoporosis, menopause, mental health and multimorbidity. Led by Medcast, the initiative supports health professionals and consumers, building on previous successes to reach priority populations.
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MBS item 23 is one of the most commonly used item numbers in general practice - but also features frequently in Medicare compliance issues. Clear up your confusion with this FastTrack fact sheet, including a breakdown of its key features and common compliance pitfalls. Earn 30mins RP and 30mins EA CPD with completion of the quiz.
This clinical summary and quiz aim to enhance understanding of eczema and assesses knowledge of eczema management, including the role of moisturisers, appropriate use of topical corticosteroids, and the impact of food allergies.
Dental conditions can often be a mystery for GPs. Use this FastTrack activity to learn about the diagnosis and management of acute dental pain in primary practice, including what you need to know about red flags. 30mins RP and 30mins EA CPD are available with completion of the quiz.
Explore the role of antidepressants in older adults, weighing risks and benefits, deprescribing, and alternative strategies. Listen to expert insights in this podcast.
This blog provides essential CPR practice tips for healthcare professionals completing online BLS assessments. It emphasises following the DRSABCD flowchart, inflating the training manikin before use, maintaining 100-120 compressions per minute with a metronome or music, and ensuring CPR is only performed on a manikin. A demonstration video is included.
Male infertility contributes to up to 50% of cases of couples struggling to fall pregnant. GPs play an integral role in preliminary investigations before deciding if specialist referral is required. This FastTrack CPD activity will keep you up to date on the diagnosis and management of male infertility while providing an opportunity to earn EA and RP CPD.
In Australia, gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis that affects adults, with self-reported prevalence rates of up to 6.8%. This clinical summary and quiz are designed to assess and reinforce knowledge of gout diagnosis, treatment, and management, covering topics like appropriate investigations, medication choices, urate-lowering therapy, lifestyle modifications, and special patient considerations.
Chronic lower back pain is a leading cause of disability, often persisting without a clear pathology. Diagnosis is clinical, focusing on pain characteristics, psychological factors, and red flags. Update your knowledge on CLBP while earning EA and RP CPD with this FastTrack clinical fact sheet and MCQ
We explore the case of Edward, a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI), focusing on renal protection strategies. It explores fluid management, blood pressure control, nephrotoxic drug adjustments, and electrolyte monitoring. Treatment considerations include vasoactive medications, dialysis options like CRRT, and medication dosing to support renal recovery and prevent complications.