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FastTrack CPD - First steps in managing Parkinsons disease
Diagnosing early Parkinson’s disease is no easy task. Managing it effectively can be even more difficult. In this quick activity, you will refresh your knowledge on the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease including crucial red flags, and advance your understanding of both pharmacological and non-drug interventions, while earning CPD points.
READ ONWith ADHD diagnoses on the rise, now is the perfect time to sharpen your clinical skills. Our quick and engaging quiz, based on the latest Australian ADHD guidelines, offers a simple way to develop your clinical skills plus gain 15 minutes of Educational Activity (EA) and 15 minutes of Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD credits.
Understand the requirements of the updated RACGP recommendations for the Doctor’s Bag to stay compliant and prepared for your next clinical emergency
A renewed partnership between Medcast and RACGP will ensure RACGP members have privileged access to discounted Basic Life Support training. The online course, meticulously aligned with guidelines, enables GPs to fulfil mandatory CPR course requirements.
This article highlights the challenges autistic individuals face when accessing healthcare in Australia. It discusses barriers, including communication issues and sensory sensitivities, and offers practical recommendations for healthcare providers to improve care for autistic patients.
Back in June, reports of a new ‘cancer blood test’ in the BBC prompted patients in the UK to start questioning their GPs, including our colleagues at NB Medical.
Whilst no longer considered a public health emergency, the significant, long-term impacts of Covid-19 continue to be felt with children’s mental health arguably one of the great impacts of the pandemic.
New CPD, Medcast Plus and Me! What the CPD changes mean, and how Medcast Plus makes it easy to meet your requirements.
When most people hear the word “dementia”, the first thing they think of is “memory loss”. And while dementia does cause memory loss, it is so much more than a memory problem.
We’re all used to the flurry of questions that come after we start people on a new medication. When it comes to blood pressure medication and the question ‘should I take it in the morning or before bed?’. What does the evidence say?