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Antidepressants and youth mental health – clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Mental health conditions are a leading cause of disease burden for young Australians aged 16-24 years. This FastTrack explores the management of teens and young adults with anxiety or depression, with a focus on non-pharmacological strategies and when medicines may be appropriate. 30min each of RP and EA available.
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Dr Archana Koirala from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) speaks about the latest pregnancy vaccination updates, including influenza, pertussis, COVID-19, and the new RSV vaccine.
Effective health care for veterans requires a specific approach that considers service history, past trauma, and an understanding of the challenges of the service-to-civilian transition. Discover how to apply these factors to lifestyle prescribing in the veteran population in this FastTrack. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available.
Professor Glynis Ross explains the 2025 ADIPS updates on gestational diabetes, including new glucose thresholds and early HbA1c screening, helping GPs apply changes confidently in everyday care.
Dr Sara Whitburn explains the recent cervical screening updates, helping GPs apply new guidelines in practice and confidently manage patient discussions and concerns.
Genetic testing in general practice: Dr. Alan Ma explains which tests GPs can order, when to refer, and how the PRECISE portal supports confident testing and referral decisions.
Lifestyle medicine prescribing requires a specific approach for veteran patients that incorporates service-informed prescribing principles. This blog discusses the importance of lifestyle prescribing in veteran care while providing practical tips for GPs when formulating an effective management strategy for those who have served.
MyMedicare is now part of routine general practice, with practical implications for billing, continuity of care, and practice systems. This FastTrack clarifies important points regarding eligibility, impacts on the GPCCMP billing, and how to avoid rejected claims. 30mins each RP and EA available.
Genomics is now part of everyday general practice. The PRECISE Genomics in Primary Care hub gives Australian GPs fast, practical tools to recognise genetic red flags, guide testing and support timely referrals.
GP Dr Kate Annear and Clinical Psychologist A/Prof Aliza Werner-Seidler discuss practical strategies for engaging young people, conducting psychosocial assessments, and using lifestyle, social, psychological and digital interventions to support mild to moderate depression and anxiety in young people.