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Telehealth in Australia: Embracing Change and Navigating Compliance

Explore the evolution of telehealth in Australia, from its rapid expansion to the recent permanence of telehealth items. Dr. Stephen Barnett and Loryn Einstein guide GPs through billing complexities, emphasising compliance and the need for ongoing education in this ever-changing landscape.

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The Capnography Detective - Mastering End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring
The Capnography Detective - Mastering End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring
Grace Larson

Explore essential insights into waveform capnography for aiding the assessment of ventilation and perfusion and guiding appropriate clinical interventions to optimise patient outcomes. This blog summarises the key ways clinicians can interpret End-tidal CO2 monitoring.

Navigating the World of Online GP Education: Lessons from a Randomised Trial
Navigating the World of Online GP Education: Lessons from a Randomised Trial
A/Prof Stephen Barnett

Explore online GP education's impact on prescriptions and testing. A randomised trial provides insights into enhancing healthcare safety and efficiency and while challenges exist, the study paves the way for improved patient outcomes.

Maxine presents in respiratory distress
Maxine presents in respiratory distress
Susan Helmrich

Explore a lifesaving treatment option for acute respiratory failure. Learn why this approach is highly effective and minimises invasive procedures, providing comfort and better outcomes for patients like Maxine.

Analgesia Options in the Day Surgery Environment
Analgesia Options in the Day Surgery Environment
Susan Helmrich

Selecting appropriate analgesia is an important aspect of patient centred care in the day surgery and recovery room environment.

Clinical Opal - Hirsutism and irregular menstrual cycles
Clinical Opal - Hirsutism and irregular menstrual cycles
A/Prof Stephen Barnett

This case study guides Australian clinicians in diagnosing a common women's health condition. It emphasises the importance of recognising symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and hirsutism and following updated guidelines to improve patient care.

Every moment matters in asking about alcohol in pregnancy
Every moment matters in asking about alcohol in pregnancy
Joanna Le

Health professionals play a crucial role in providing evidence-based advice on alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding. The Every Moment Matters campaign features a range of evidence briefs, resources and a free, accredited eLearning course for health professionals.

Quality Use of Medicines Alliance awarded health education and health literacy grants
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance awarded health education and health literacy grants
Kate Clutton

Two new grants to support consumer health literacy and improve the use of medicines will see peak health and consumer organisations working side-by-side. 

Clinical Opal - Androgen abuse recovery in a younger male
Clinical Opal - Androgen abuse recovery in a younger male
Professor Robert McLachlan AM, FRACP, PhD

Are you aware of your role in supporting patients with health issues due to androgen steroid withdrawal?

How Can We Improve Care for Autistic People?
How Can We Improve Care for Autistic People?
Dr Simon Morgan

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.