Originally posted on Mark Raines:
Update Non-invasive tests have become cheaper and are more available to women in rural areas. The basic Harmony test (trisomy 13, 18 & 21) now costs $425. A Medicare rebate is not available for this test. Another local lab offers a basic Generation test costing $395 and an extended test…
Here is an 18 minute Podcast discussion between Penny Wilson (@nomadicgp) and Casey Parker (@broomedocs) on the common contraception options, some cool resources for prescribing decision-making and the controversy around the OCP and clots – are these killer pills?….. No Enjoy it over at broomedocs.com: Contraception, Commonsense and Clot Controversy
Originally posted on GreenGP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BristbQR95Q 60 second video tutorial explaining how to insert the new Mirena intrauterine contraceptive device (Just a Minute Instant Tutorial = JAMIT)
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Originally posted on Nomadic GP:
A quick spot-diagnosis quiz for this common childhood presentation. The case: A 4 year old child is sent home from daycare with a bright red facial rash on the cheeks. He has been otherwise well, although his mother reports that several other family members had cold symptoms a couple of…
Originally posted on GreenGP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmKy-eDEx7g&feature=youtu.be Menopausal symptoms are a common complaint in the general practice setting, so it is important for GPs and GP registrars to feel comfortable and confident having discussions about this with their patients. This vodcast gives a brief overview of the menopause and possible treatment options.
Originally posted on Nomadic GP:
I’m feeling a bit guilty about procrastinating from doing another clinical blog post, so in the meantime I’ll post a few links to FOAM podcasts that I’ve recorded with blogging / social media / FOAM guru and a personal hero of mine, Dr Casey Parker from Broomedocs. Three of them…
Dysmenorrhea is a very common problem in primary care, and can even turn up in the ED from time to time. As a bloke GP mainly doing ED stuff, I rarely have to treat it beyond suggesting some OTC NSAIDs and a hot pack. So I have teamed up with Dr Penny Wilson (@nomadicgp) who…
Heres a quick chat with my Gynae go to doc. Dr Shannon from Katherine in the NT. DOWNLOAD HERE Enjoy the podcast. Casey
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