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When to use pill camera to determine cause of gastro bleeds? We discuss finding the cause of iron deficiency: large bowel conditions, haemorroids, watermelon stomach and portal hypertensive gastropathy.

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Hepatitis A & B, high risk environments and vaccination. Travellers might be exposed to blood and blood products as a result of illness or injury. If short on time, the rapid course program is helpful but do not forget the fourth jab in a year and one dose confers little protection

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

If a person presents with high level of sleepiness or setting them for sleep apnea, driving needs to be considered

Expert/s: Dr Anup Desai
0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below. They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

1 EA, 0.5 RP

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below. They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

We will need more than one consultation to cover the changed context of travel and vaccinations

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

There is a revolution in digital technology in accessing and filtering medical specialties in neck and head cancers

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Asthma needs to be diagnosed effectively. Need objective evidence for the presence of asthma and if it suggests it’s something there’s opportunity to escalate investigation to tertiary care

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

While it is challenging to navigate the information, it is recommended that GPs simply refer the patient if they are not confident

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

When do we refer to a specialist and what kind of specialist, and what can they do?

Expert/s: Dr Yu Hwee Tan
0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

The burden of disease is high and there is a huge number of patients undiagnosed

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

While gastric cancer is improving, GPs are the frontline and must reach out if they have concerns

When to use pill camera to determine cause of gastro bleeds? We discuss finding the cause of iron deficiency: large bowel conditions, haemorroids, watermelon stomach and portal hypertensive gastropathy.

Hepatitis A & B, high risk environments and vaccination. Travellers might be exposed to blood and blood products as a result of illness or injury. If short on time, the rapid course program is helpful but do not forget the fourth jab in a year and one dose confers little protection

If a person presents with high level of sleepiness or setting them for sleep apnea, driving needs to be considered

Expert/s: Dr Anup Desai

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below. They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below. They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

We will need more than one consultation to cover the changed context of travel and vaccinations

There is a revolution in digital technology in accessing and filtering medical specialties in neck and head cancers

Asthma needs to be diagnosed effectively. Need objective evidence for the presence of asthma and if it suggests it’s something there’s opportunity to escalate investigation to tertiary care

While it is challenging to navigate the information, it is recommended that GPs simply refer the patient if they are not confident

When do we refer to a specialist and what kind of specialist, and what can they do?

Expert/s: Dr Yu Hwee Tan

The burden of disease is high and there is a huge number of patients undiagnosed

While gastric cancer is improving, GPs are the frontline and must reach out if they have concerns