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Endometriosis - clinical fact sheet and MCQ

Women suffering from endometriosis often experience diagnostic delay. This FastTrack fact sheet provides a concise summary of the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, including the role of hormone therapy and indications for referral. 30min RP and 30min EA CPD available with the quiz.

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Genomics in general practice: the PRECISE path forward
Genomics in general practice: the PRECISE path forward
PRECISE Education Team

Explore the PRECISE project and how genomics is shaping general practice, with insights on reproductive screening, general genetic testing, and practical tools to support GPs in everyday care.

Essential Guide to RACGP Doctor’s Bag Requirements for General Practices
Essential Guide to RACGP Doctor’s Bag Requirements for General Practices
Susan Helmrich

Understand the requirements of the updated RACGP recommendations for the Doctor’s Bag to stay compliant and prepared for your next clinical emergency

Keeping the beat in 2024: Medcast & RACGP renew partnership for online CPR
Keeping the beat in 2024: Medcast & RACGP renew partnership for online CPR
Kate Clutton

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.

Clinical Opal - A child with a rash
Clinical Opal - A child with a rash
Dr Simon Morgan

Your next patient is Frankie, a 5 year old girl, who is brought in by her mother Nora. Frankie has been unwell for the past 48 hours with fever, sore throat and headache. The previous day Nora noticed a rash over Frankie’s neck and chest which has since spread over the rest of her body.

CPD has changed from 2023 - what does this mean for you?
CPD has changed from 2023 - what does this mean for you?
A/Prof Stephen Barnett

New CPD, Medcast Plus and Me! What the CPD changes mean, and how Medcast Plus makes it easy to meet your requirements.

Clinical Opal - Investigating Erectile Dysfunction
Clinical Opal - Investigating Erectile Dysfunction
Dr Simon Morgan

Patrick is a 62 year old university lecturer who presents to you with erectile dysfunction.

Clinical Opal - ‘It’s a bit embarrassing, doctor’
Clinical Opal - ‘It’s a bit embarrassing, doctor’
Dr Simon Morgan

Tyler is a 22 year old university student who presents to you late one afternoon. He is new to the practice. He starts the consultation off by saying ‘It’s a bit embarrassing, doctor’, and awkwardly proceeds to describe penile discharge and painful urination for the past couple of days.

Clinical Opal - thrombophilia testing after a DVT
Clinical Opal - thrombophilia testing after a DVT
Dr Simon Morgan

It is 3PM on a Thursday afternoon and your next patient is Dimitri, a 54 year old groundsman. Dimitri is attending for review after a recent lower leg DVT following a knee arthroscopy.

Clinical Opal - Gene Testing
Clinical Opal - Gene Testing
Dr Simon Morgan

Your next patient is Belinda, a 54-year-old dressmaker and new patient to the practice. Belinda presents to you bearing a sheaf of printed material from the internet and asks for a request form for the MTHFR gene...