National Sepsis Program asks GPs and primary care clincians to focus on sepsis
Medcast has partnered with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and Sepsis Australia to develop new online training about sepsis for GPs and other clinicians working in primary care.
Sepsis is a time-critical medical emergency that arises when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissue and organs.
Sepsis can affect anyone. There are approximately 55,000 cases of sepsis in Australia each year and sadly over 8,000 sepsis related deaths.
Reducing sepsis mortality and morbidity relies on early recognition, timely treatment and escalation. Effective post sepsis support is also crucial.
The primary care sector has an integral role to play. Over 80% of sepsis starts in the community. Sepsis survivors and those bereaved by sepsis also rely on primary care for long term recovery and support.
Launched on 14 May 2025, the new education module has been developed by Medcast, an online clinical education provider, as part of the National Sepsis Program Extension.
The module is free to access by enrolling on the Medcast education platform. It includes three interactive case studies focused on paediatric sepsis, maternal sepsis, and post-sepsis syndrome and three downloadable resources to support sepsis recognition and management.
Medcast will also host a live webinar on 18 June 2025 to reinforce key clinical messages and highlight the lived experience of people who have survived or been bereaved by sepsis. Jessica, a mother from rural NSW will share her powerful experience as part of the sepsis webinar, helping to highlight the importance of timely recognition and response.
Jessica’s story is one of many that underscore the urgent need for accessible, evidence-based education about sepsis.
To enrol for the sepsis e-learning module or to find out more, go to https://medcast.com.au/courses/1136 and to enrol in the free webinar go to https://medcast.com.au/courses/1159
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