Description: As a GP, you are central to one of the most complex and high-stakes decisions in primary care: assessing a patient's fitness to drive. This episode is a practical toolkit for navigating the official Austroads and National Transport Commission (NTC) guidelines, moving beyond clinical diagnosis to sophisticated, real-world risk calculation. We explore your role within the "legal triangle of accountability" and break down the critical differences between 'protected discretion' in st...
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Description: As a GP, you are central to one of the most complex and high-stakes decisions in primary care: assessing a patient's fitness to drive. This episode is a practical toolkit for navigating the official Austroads and National Transport Commission (NTC) guidelines, moving beyond clinical diagnosis to sophisticated, real-world risk calculation. We explore your role within the "legal triangle of accountability" and break down the critical differences between 'protected discretion' in st...
Article Summary: A Case of Queensland Tick Typhus After a Rural Hike
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Article Summary: A Case of Queensland Tick Typhus After a Rural Hike
GPA ref 46: Queensland tick typhus This episode discusses the presentation and management of Queensland tick typhus (Rickettsia australis)3. We summarise the AJGP article "Queensland tick typhus (Rickettsia australis) in a man after hiking in rural Queensland," providing a practical guide for GPs. This information is taken directly from the Australian Journal of General Practice, Vol. 47, No. 6, June 20184. Article Link: https://www.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2018/june/queensland-tick-typhus
Synapse: The Australian GP Studycast
Description: As a GP, you are central to one of the most complex and high-stakes decisions in primary care: assessing a patient's fitness to drive. This episode is a practical toolkit for navigating the official Austroads and National Transport Commission (NTC) guidelines, moving beyond clinical diagnosis to sophisticated, real-world risk calculation. We explore your role within the "legal triangle of accountability" and break down the critical differences between 'protected discretion' in st...
