Resources
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Allergy tests
Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders
Medical testASCIA has published a position statement on unorthodox techniques for diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) health professional information
Medical testASCIA provides information for health professionals, including clinical updates, action/treatment plans, checklists, position papers and guidelines.
Anaphylaxis resources
Medical testASCIA has produced an extensive range of resources to assist in the management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions).
Addiction medicine
Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk
Medicine branchBenzodiazepines are widely used and one of the most commonly misused classes of prescription drugs in Australia. Dependence on benzodiazepines is more likely to occur with prolonged use and is becoming of increasing concern. Read about benzodiazepine dependence risk on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Advance care planning
End of life care in the Emergency Department
Medicine or treatmentThe Emergency Care Institute (ECI) offers resources for health professionals managing patients who are reaching the end of life in the emergency department.
Alternative medicine
Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders
Medicine or treatmentASCIA has published a position statement on unorthodox techniques for diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders.
Anaphylaxis resources
Medicine or treatmentASCIA has produced an extensive range of resources to assist in the management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions).
Emergency medicine
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Medicine branchAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
End of life care in the Emergency Department
Medicine branchThe Emergency Care Institute (ECI) offers resources for health professionals managing patients who are reaching the end of life in the emergency department.
Guideline on Pathology testing in the Emergency Department
Medicine branchAustralasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) & Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) provide guidelines for pathology testing in the emergency department.
Antibiotics
Antibiotic resources for clinicians
Medicine or treatmentResources about antibiotics for clinicians, including guidelines, continuing professional development (CPD) and tools, calculators and apps.
General practice
Proton pump inhibitors
Medicine branchProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Medicine branchDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Medicine branchThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Allergies
Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders
Condition or symptomASCIA has published a position statement on unorthodox techniques for diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) health professional information
Condition or symptomASCIA provides information for health professionals, including clinical updates, action/treatment plans, checklists, position papers and guidelines.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis resources
Condition or symptomASCIA has produced an extensive range of resources to assist in the management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions).
Cardiovascular risk assessment
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Medical testThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Ankle injuries
Ankle and knee imaging resources for clinicians
Condition or symptomAnkle and knee resources for clinicians, including guidelines, continuing professional development (CPD), and tools, calculators and apps.
Immunology and allergy
Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders
Medicine branchASCIA has published a position statement on unorthodox techniques for diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders.
Infant feeding advice
Medicine branchASCIA provides advice on breastfeeding and introduction of solid foods to infants in order to prevent or minimise development of allergies.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) health professional information
Medicine branchASCIA provides information for health professionals, including clinical updates, action/treatment plans, checklists, position papers and guidelines.
Anaphylaxis resources
Medicine branchASCIA has produced an extensive range of resources to assist in the management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions).
Chest x-ray
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Medical testDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Infectious diseases
Urinary tract infections
Medicine branchThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
Clinical decision rules
RANZCR clinical decision rules booklet
Medical testThe RANZCR Choosing Wisely Australia recommendations and clinical decision rules booklet elaborates on each RANZCR recommendation.
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Medical testAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Medical testDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Neurology
Pregabalin and gabapentin
Medicine branchIs pregabalin being prescribed for pain other than neuropathic pain? Is it being used according to guidelines and the best available evidence? Once prescribed, are patients receiving optimal benefit? Providing health professionals with answers to these questions is essential for ensuring accurate diagnosis, appropriate prescribing of neuropathic pain medicines and improved quality of life of patients with neuropathic pain. Read more about pregabalin and gabapentin from the NPS MedicineWise website.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk
Medicine or treatmentBenzodiazepines are widely used and one of the most commonly misused classes of prescription drugs in Australia. Dependence on benzodiazepines is more likely to occur with prolonged use and is becoming of increasing concern. Read about benzodiazepine dependence risk on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Computed tomography (CT) scan
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Medical testAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Nursing
Urinary tract infections
Medicine branchThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
Bacteruria
Urinary tract infections
Condition or symptomThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
Blood transfusion
Stop the Waste
Medicine or treatmentBlood is a precious resource generously donated by volunteers. Learn more about using blood and blood products appropriately to prevent wastage.
Diagnostic imaging
RANZCR Appropriate Use of Medical Imaging iTunes App
Medical testThe RANZCR Appropriate Use of Medical Imaging iTunes App features clinical decision rules to help doctors determine if imaging is required for patients.
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Medical testAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Medical testDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Ankle and knee imaging resources for clinicians
Medical testAnkle and knee resources for clinicians, including guidelines, continuing professional development (CPD), and tools, calculators and apps.
Complementary therapies
Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders
Medicine or treatmentASCIA has published a position statement on unorthodox techniques for diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders.
Anaphylaxis resources
Medicine or treatmentASCIA has produced an extensive range of resources to assist in the management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions).
Palliative medicine
End of life care in the Emergency Department
Medicine branchThe Emergency Care Institute (ECI) offers resources for health professionals managing patients who are reaching the end of life in the emergency department.
Bronchitis
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Pathology
Urinary tract infections
Medicine branchThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
RCPA recommends targeted Vitamin D testing
Medicine branchThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) announced a new position statement on the use and interpretation of vitamin D testing.
PSA testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men
Medicine branchThe NHMRC provides an evidence summary on prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men.
Guideline on Pathology testing in the Emergency Department
Medicine branchAustralasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) & Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) provide guidelines for pathology testing in the emergency department.
Pharmacology
Strategies to address distress
Medicine branchThe prescribing cascade
Medicine branchA prescribing cascade occurs when a new medicine is prescribed to 'treat' an adverse reaction to another drug in the mistaken belief that a new medical condition requiring treatment has developed. Read about the prescribing cascade on the Australian Prescriber website.
Older, safer, wiser
Medicine branchThe increasing morbidity and disability that accompanies ageing encourages a greater dependence on medicines to cure, slow the progression of, or reduce symptoms of disease. Read about medicines for an ageing population on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk
Medicine branchBenzodiazepines are widely used and one of the most commonly misused classes of prescription drugs in Australia. Dependence on benzodiazepines is more likely to occur with prolonged use and is becoming of increasing concern. Read about benzodiazepine dependence risk on the NPS MedicineWise website.
End of life care
End of life care in the Emergency Department
Medicine or treatmentThe Emergency Care Institute (ECI) offers resources for health professionals managing patients who are reaching the end of life in the emergency department.
Cardiovascular disorders
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Radiology
RANZCR clinical decision rules booklet
Medicine branchThe RANZCR Choosing Wisely Australia recommendations and clinical decision rules booklet elaborates on each RANZCR recommendation.
RANZCR Appropriate Use of Medical Imaging iTunes App
Medicine branchThe RANZCR Appropriate Use of Medical Imaging iTunes App features clinical decision rules to help doctors determine if imaging is required for patients.
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Medicine branchAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Cervical spine injuries
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Cholesterol and lipid problems
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Heartburn and reflux medicines
Proton pump inhibitors
Medicine or treatmentProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
Craniocerebral trauma
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Medical testAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Medication review
Strategies to address distress
Medical testThe prescribing cascade
Medical testA prescribing cascade occurs when a new medicine is prescribed to 'treat' an adverse reaction to another drug in the mistaken belief that a new medical condition requiring treatment has developed. Read about the prescribing cascade on the Australian Prescriber website.
Older, safer, wiser
Medical testThe increasing morbidity and disability that accompanies ageing encourages a greater dependence on medicines to cure, slow the progression of, or reduce symptoms of disease. Read about medicines for an ageing population on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk
Medical testBenzodiazepines are widely used and one of the most commonly misused classes of prescription drugs in Australia. Dependence on benzodiazepines is more likely to occur with prolonged use and is becoming of increasing concern. Read about benzodiazepine dependence risk on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Dementia
Strategies to address distress
Condition or symptomOpioids
5 Questions to ask about using opioids for back pain or osteoarthritis
Medicine or treatmentPatient guides to managing low back and osteoarthritis pain and opioid medicines
Changes to codeine access
Medicine or treatmentOver-the-counter codeine
Medicine or treatmentDrug dependence
Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk
Condition or symptomBenzodiazepines are widely used and one of the most commonly misused classes of prescription drugs in Australia. Dependence on benzodiazepines is more likely to occur with prolonged use and is becoming of increasing concern. Read about benzodiazepine dependence risk on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Dyspnoea
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Palliative care
End of life care in the Emergency Department
Medicine or treatmentThe Emergency Care Institute (ECI) offers resources for health professionals managing patients who are reaching the end of life in the emergency department.
Prostate cancer tests
PSA testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men
Medical testThe NHMRC provides an evidence summary on prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men.
Polypharmacy
The prescribing cascade
Medicine or treatmentA prescribing cascade occurs when a new medicine is prescribed to 'treat' an adverse reaction to another drug in the mistaken belief that a new medical condition requiring treatment has developed. Read about the prescribing cascade on the Australian Prescriber website.
Older, safer, wiser
Medicine or treatmentThe increasing morbidity and disability that accompanies ageing encourages a greater dependence on medicines to cure, slow the progression of, or reduce symptoms of disease. Read about medicines for an ageing population on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Proton pump inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors
Medicine or treatmentProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
Sedation
Strategies to address distress
Medicine or treatmentUltrasound
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Medical testAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Proton pump inhibitors
Condition or symptomProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
Urine culture test
Urinary tract infections
Medical testThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
Head injuries
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Vitamin D tests
RCPA recommends targeted Vitamin D testing
Medical testThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) announced a new position statement on the use and interpretation of vitamin D testing.
Surgery
Stop the Waste
Medicine or treatmentBlood is a precious resource generously donated by volunteers. Learn more about using blood and blood products appropriately to prevent wastage.
X-rays
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Medical testDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Heart disease
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Heartburn and reflux
Proton pump inhibitors
Condition or symptomProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Hyperlipidaemia
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Infant nutritional problems
Infant feeding advice
Condition or symptomASCIA provides advice on breastfeeding and introduction of solid foods to infants in order to prevent or minimise development of allergies.
Kidney disorders
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Neck injuries
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Pain
5 Questions to ask about using opioids for back pain or osteoarthritis
Condition or symptomPatient guides to managing low back and osteoarthritis pain and opioid medicines
Changes to codeine access
Condition or symptomPregabalin and gabapentin
Condition or symptomIs pregabalin being prescribed for pain other than neuropathic pain? Is it being used according to guidelines and the best available evidence? Once prescribed, are patients receiving optimal benefit? Providing health professionals with answers to these questions is essential for ensuring accurate diagnosis, appropriate prescribing of neuropathic pain medicines and improved quality of life of patients with neuropathic pain. Read more about pregabalin and gabapentin from the NPS MedicineWise website.
Over-the-counter codeine
Condition or symptomPeptic ulcers
Proton pump inhibitors
Condition or symptomProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
Polypharmacy
The prescribing cascade
Condition or symptomA prescribing cascade occurs when a new medicine is prescribed to 'treat' an adverse reaction to another drug in the mistaken belief that a new medical condition requiring treatment has developed. Read about the prescribing cascade on the Australian Prescriber website.
Older, safer, wiser
Condition or symptomThe increasing morbidity and disability that accompanies ageing encourages a greater dependence on medicines to cure, slow the progression of, or reduce symptoms of disease. Read about medicines for an ageing population on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Prostate cancer
PSA testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men
Condition or symptomThe NHMRC provides an evidence summary on prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men.
Pulmonary embolism
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Renal disorders
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Respiratory tract infection
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Terminal illness
End of life care in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomThe Emergency Care Institute (ECI) offers resources for health professionals managing patients who are reaching the end of life in the emergency department.
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Condition or symptomThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
Vitamin D deficiency
RCPA recommends targeted Vitamin D testing
Condition or symptomThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) announced a new position statement on the use and interpretation of vitamin D testing.