To Mask or not to mask
The use of personal protective equipment is accepted for the high-risk environment of theatre, intensive care unit and on some hospital wards. But the role of the face mask is controversial in the community setting. […]
General
Self care during a pandemic.
We’ve reached May in a year that will certainly go down in history! It’s been a tough year to be a GP in Australia with many challenges indeed! How are you coping? How are you […]
Teleconsults in General Practice
I don’t have to tell you that much has happened in the last month since our last post! COVID-19 is front and centre stage. We are encouraged to keep abreast of information relating not only […]
Research in General Practice
Do research papers and different research models confuse you? Do you struggle to understand research in general practice? Have you wondered why and when different research methods are used? If you answered yes to any […]
Reflecting on 2019
2019 has come to an end, and we’re in that reflective mood, as is common at this time of the year 🙂 The last 12 months have been jam-packed: and while we’re enjoying a brief […]
Sport injuries in Adults
As GP’s we all manage musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. Most of us will only see recreational athletes, while our presenter for this month’s post, Dr Corey Cunningham, sees professional and elite athletes. The principals are […]
Genetics for GPs
Genetics is gaining prominence as time goes by, and as GPs, we need to keep up with the developments so that we can use the latest knowledge to our patient’s advantage, and also answer questions […]
Grand Round “Stump The Chump” with Dr Casey Parker
We’re excited to share this special edition of RVTS4GPs with you, featuring the recording of the recent 2019 RVTS Grand Round “Stump the Chump” with Dr Casey Parker. The case presented is a 16 year […]
Receiving Feedback
Imagine that you’re a GP registrar, and your supervisor has sat in on one of your consults, and now wants to give you feedback. Have you ever considered how open you are to feedback? Apparently, […]