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Iron replacement in women of childbearing age - clinical fact sheet and MCQ

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder around the world, affecting a disproportionate number of women. This FastTrack provides a concise summary of iron replacement in pre-menopausal women, with specific attention to menstruation and pregnancy-related iron deficiency. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available with the quiz.

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Business skills: health assessments in general practice - Clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Business skills: health assessments in general practice - Clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

Health assessments (HAs) are one of the best tools in general practice for proactive, planned care and coordination of multidisciplinary involvement but are often under-utilised. This FastTrack focuses on commonly used MBS health assessment items (701–707, 715, 699, 695), with tips to maximise both patient outcomes and practice efficiency.

Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a prevalent condition associated with significant comorbidities. Discover what you should know about identifying and managing this condition in primary practice with the clinical fact sheet summary. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD are available with completion of the quiz.

Terminal care: management of pain and respiratory secretions - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Terminal care: management of pain and respiratory secretions - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

Pain, dyspnoea, and noisy respiratory secretions (also known as the ‘death rattle’) are common symptoms in patients in terminal care. This FastTrack covers the assessment and management of such terminal symptoms in primary care, including pharmacological and non-drug solutions. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available with the quiz.

Measles - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Measles - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

Measles is no longer considered endemic in Australia but we continue to see new cases brought in by travellers from overseas. This FastTrack fact sheet is a concise summary of measles in general practice, from diagnosis to management, including immunisation and post-exposure prophylaxis. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available with the quiz.

Eosinophilic oesophagitis - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Eosinophilic oesophagitis - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

The incidence of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is increasing among Australians. This fact sheet covers the risk factors and associations, diagnosis, and management strategies for EoE, equipping GPs to monitor symptoms and support treatment adherence. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available with the quiz.

Business skills: menopause in the MBS
Business skills: menopause in the MBS
Medcast Medical Education Team

MBS item number 695 came into effect on 1st July 2025. This new item number remunerates GPs for comprehensive assessment and management of menopause-related symptoms. Learn what you need to know about MBS item 695 with this fact sheet, including eligibility criteria and practice tips. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD with the quiz.

Non-invasive prenatal testing/screening (NIPT/S) - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Non-invasive prenatal testing/screening (NIPT/S) - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
PRECISE Education Team

An increasing number of pregnant patients are seeking advice from their GP about prenatal genetic testing. This FastTrack covers non-invasive prenatal testing/screening, including how it works, indications, limitations, and different types of testing panels. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available.

Reproductive genetic carrier screening - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Reproductive genetic carrier screening - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
PRECISE Education Team

Reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS) may be considered for patients during their preconception counselling stage. This FastTrack covers who should be offered RGCS, which conditions it screens for, and what to do with the results. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available.

Menopause - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Menopause - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

Menopause can be associated with a significant impact on quality of life as well as long-term risks such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. This FastTrack fact sheet will refresh your knowledge about the diagnosis of menopause and options for management, including menopausal hormone therapy. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available with the quiz.