The Monitored Medicines Prescribing Code came into effect on 12 December 2024, replacing the Schedule 8 Prescribing Code. This update focuses on the key changes to the prescribing of monitored medicines under the Code, including changes to the prescription of S8 stimulant medicines, medicinal cannabis and opioids as well as changes regarding ScriptCheckWA .
Recorded: 4/02/2025
This instalment of the Rural Health Webinar series will detail the diagnosis and management of acute eye disease presentations. The role of community optometry, referral pathways and telehealth will be detailed to assist rural GPs with their patient management.
Recorded: 6/02/2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthAdult healthCare of older peopleEye medicine
Join this upcoming webinar to learn about the latest update to the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) Guidelines. Presented by RACGP Specific Interests in partnership with the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Recorded: 11/02/2025
Adult healthSexual and reproductive healthWomens health
Assessing and managing cardiovascular risk factors can be complex especially in reluctant patients. New Cardiac risk assessment tools help but good communication skills are needed to put the risks in context. In particular, when the patient brings in the results of their online (read: social media) searches and horror stories. Many patients will have smart watches and “health apps” telling them all sorts of things. How do we navigate all these to advise and work with the patients confidently for the best outcomes.
Recorded: 19/02/2025
Cardiology
This lunchtime webinar will introduce you to the Integrative Medicine Specific Interest group, a vibrant community of GPs passionate about Integrative Medicine. We'll hear from Dr Tamara Nation, who will share their journey as a GP interested in this field
Recorded: 25/02/2025
Integrative medicine
This insightful webinar will explore ways that you can support patients struggling with mental health challenges including anxiety and social isolation.
Recorded: 26/02/2025
Adult healthPsychological health
An informative and comprehensive webinar that will expand your understanding of disaster management and provide the latest updates on mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). This session is designed to equip general practitioners with practical strategies to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, as well as the latest public health advice on mpox.
Recorded: 27/02/2025
Disaster management
This webinar covers the key aspects of obesity prevention and management, focusing on the updated RACGP Position Statement. It highlights the role of general practitioners (GPs) in addressing obesity as a chronic disease, incorporating evidence-based strategies, and promoting patient-centred care.
Recorded: 5/03/2025
Adult health
This session aims to increase GP confidence in hepatitis C testing and treatment and how to support patients living with HCV in general practice settings.
Recorded: 10/03/2025
Sex, sexuality, gender diversity and health
This webinar will introduce the importance of sleep health as a preventive health priority for all Australians.
Recorded: 12/03/2025
Recorded: 13/03/2025
This instalment of the Rural Health Webinar Series forms Part 2 of the rural emergencies two-part series on management of emergencies in a rural setting. The webinar will build on the theme of procedures, protocols and people factors with the opportunity to discuss two case studies. It follows on from Part 1: Rural emergencies: procedures, protocols and people factors.
Rural health
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