Emergency Medicine Archives

Course Spotlight: Is your patient fit to fly?

Altitude affects more than pilots. Discover how the Aviation Health Academy equips clinicians to make safe, evidence-based fitness-to-fly decisions.

Course Spotlight: RESP High Risk Emergencies Program

Emergency medicine in Australia is under pressure. LearnEM’s RESP course helps clinicians - especially in rural areas - tackle high-risk emergencies with confidence.

Provider Spotlight: Cardiac Skills Australia

Cardiac Skills Australia is redefining ultrasound education under expert leadership - equipping clinicians with real-time diagnostic skills to improve acute care outcomes.

Course Spotlight: Concussion. An Evidence Based Update

This article explores the growing concern around concussions in Australia, extending beyond the realm of sports. It highlights the prevalence of concussions from falls, accidents, and assaults, emphasizing the role of GPs in early diagnosis, management, and prevention.

Course Spotlight: Diabetic Nursing Refresher Seminar

Nurses play a key role in diabetes care. Learn about a comprehensive refresher course offered by ECT4Health in Brisbane. It covers diagnosis, treatment, and best practices to improve patient outcomes.

Long COVID: What Do We Know?

This article explores Long COVID - its symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and management strategies. Learn about risk factors, specialist clinics, and promising research like the UNSW ADAPT Study.

Course Spotlight: Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence

Monash University provides a free online course for GPs and healthcare workers to recognize and respond to sexual violence in adults. Learn to support survivors and improve patient outcomes.

Lisdexamfetamine Shortage and Public Health Challenges

Australia's Vyvanse shortage spotlights issues in ADHD treatment. Explore reasons (manufacturing, demand surge), consequences (limited access, treatment disruption), and solutions (communication, diversified supply chains).

SURMOUNT-4 RCT and the Tirzepatide Breakthrough

New drug Tirzepatide shows promise for long-term weight loss and managing obesity-related health issues. Learn how it works, its benefits for overweight/obese patients, and the future of this exciting therapy.

Are Australian Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights Threatened?

Australia leads in SRHR progress, but vigilance is key. Learn about policy wins, ongoing challenges & the crucial role of GPs in safeguarding these rights.