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Why eczema, why now?

Every day around 2.8 million Australians, many of them young children, are directly impacted by the itch, inflammation and discomfort of eczema. Countless more are indirectly affected.

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If you only knew what life is really like for patients with eczema
If you only knew what life is really like for patients with eczema
Dr Kate Annear

Eczema is an increasingly common condition that is encountered in the primary care setting. It usually presents early in life and is often viewed as a minor condition. However, this belies the reality that for many sufferers, eczema can be a debilitating chronic condition.

Physical Assessment Techniques for ICU Nurses: Identifying and managing patient deterioration - Clinical Opal
Physical Assessment Techniques for ICU Nurses: Identifying and managing patient deterioration - Clinical Opal
Susan Helmrich

Carl has been in ICU for 2 weeks, over the last 24 hours his condition has deteriorated. What priority assessment needs to be done to get to the bottom of Carl’s deterioration and optimise his plan of care?

A guide to alcohol advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding - empowering you to support your patients to go alcohol-free
A guide to alcohol advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding - empowering you to support your patients to go alcohol-free
Joanna Le

As healthcare providers in Australia, it's essential to stay informed and updated on best practices, especially when it comes to advising women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The Every Moment Matters accredited eLearning course supports you to have the conversations and provide advice that reflects the updated NHMRC Alcohol Guidelines.

Short notice accreditation assessments - friend or foe?
Short notice accreditation assessments - friend or foe?
Susan Helmrich

Is short notice hospital accreditation in Australia supporting the next era of commitment and care, or increasing the workload of a tired workforce? How can you stay ahead in the quest for excellence?

Intellectual Disability and Communication Essentials - Clinical Opal
Intellectual Disability and Communication Essentials - Clinical Opal
Council for Intellectual Disability

This Clinical Opal discusses James, who has an intellectual disability, and highlights the importance of effective communication in healthcare. Learn the four crucial steps for better communication and discover strategies to encourage open communication and ensure comprehensive patient care.

Clinical Opal - Makoa presents with palpitations & dizziness
Clinical Opal - Makoa presents with palpitations & dizziness
Grace Larson

A 67-year-old male with a history of hyperlipidaemia and hypertension, presents with dizziness. He has a fast atrial rate and irregular heart rhythm. This article highlights causes, risk factors, complications, and management strategies, emphasising stroke prevention through anticoagulation and lifestyle modifications.

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

Embracing Surgical Conscience: Essential ethics in perioperative nursing
Embracing Surgical Conscience: Essential ethics in perioperative nursing
Deb Evans

Surgical conscience - the ethical heartbeat of the operating room plays a pivotal role in the surgical processes, procedures and impact on the patient experience.

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.