- 9 November 2022
- Clinical algorithms and tools
Chronic kidney disease: a focus on early detection and management – Quality use of medicines briefing paper
- 9 November 2022
- Clinical algorithms and tools
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In this episode, Dr Caroline West speaks with Dr Eileen Cole, Cathy Segan, Emma Dean from the National Best Practice Support Service for Nicotine and Smoking Cessation, also known as the Quit Centre. They discuss how health professionals are in an position to make a real difference and tools available to help both the GP and the patient.
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In this episode, Dr Caroline West speaks with GP Registrar Dr Rebecca Davison, Nurse Jamie Maney and Sarah about ways to build engagement with young people with mental health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Dr Kate Annear, medical adviser and GP, NPS MedicineWise speaks with Dan and Jody who have a lived experience with chronic kidney disease. They discuss the resources they have found helpful, and advice they have for health professionals and for consumers in making this journey easier for others.
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Chronic kidney disease: early detection and management https://www.nps.org.au/professionals/chronic-kidney-disease
In this episode Dr Caroline West, medical adviser and GP speaks with Dr Li-Chuen Wong, member of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and is the head of the Dermatology Department at Children's Hospital, Westmead. They discuss the management of skin conditions like eczema and acne and the latest treatment approaches.
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The Australasian College of Dermatologists
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The A to Z of Skin - information on common skin, hair and nail conditions, their symptoms, causes and how they are diagnosed and treated
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Dr Caroline West, medical adviser and GP, NPS MedicineWise talks to Dr Jess Tidemann about the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and how GPs can access unapproved therapeutic goods.
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Accessing unapproved products https://www.tga.gov.au/accessing-unapproved-products