GP Resource Links

General

• SALUS: https://salus.sa.gov.au/salus
• Australian Medicine Handbook:
  • Via SALUS: https://amhonline-amh-net-au.salus.idm.oclc.org/
• Therapeutic Guidelines/ eTG: https://www.tg.org.au/
  • Via SALUS: https://salus.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.tg.org.au/
• Health Pathways: https://southaustralia.communityhealthpathways.org/
• Diagnostic Imaging pathways/ Radiology Across Borders: https://radiologyacrossborders.org/diagnostic_imaging_pathways/imaging-pathways
• PRODA (e.g. Authority scripts): https://proda.humanservices.gov.au/  
• ScriptCheckSA: https://hp.scriptcheck.sa.gov.au/
• MBS billing:
  • MBS: http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/  
  • Summary General (AusDoc Dec 2024): https://www.ausdoc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MBS-card_DEC24.pdf
  • Summary Telehealth/COVID (AusDoc Dec 2024): https://www.ausdoc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MBS-card_DEC24_COVID-19.pdf
  • Summary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/frequently-claimed-mbs-items-for-aboriginal-community-controlled-health-services-and-other-primary-health-care-providers
    • MBS flow chart chronic disease: https://adelaidephn.com.au/assets/APHN_MBS_Flowchart_A4_Revised0823_AW.pdf
  • Bulk billing in general practice summary: https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/D204B38ED29B5FC8CA258A3E000EE282/$File/PDF%20Vers%20-%201%20November%202023%20Bulk%20billing%20incentive%20items%20GP%20tables.pdf
• PBS: https://www.pbs.gov.au/pbs/home
  • 60 day prescribing:
    • List of medications: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/60-day-dispensing/pbs-medicines-current-item-codes
    • Info for prescribers: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/60-day-prescriptions-information-kit-for-prescribers
• SA Health guidelines: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines?az=az-all  
• Red book: preventative activities in GP (RACGP): https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/guidelines-for-preventive-activities-in-general-pr/preamble/introduction
• CARPA: Remote Primary Health Care Manual: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/
  • CARPA Standard Treatment Manual:
    • PDF: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/download/39290?filename=RPHCM_STM_Manual_8thEd.pdf
    • Online: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/content/documents/manuals/stm/CARPA_STM_home_page.html
  • Women’s Business Manual:
    • PDF: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/download/39289?filename=RPHCM_WBM_Manual_7thEd.pdf
    • Online: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/content/documents/manuals/wbm/WBM_home_page.html
  • Clinical Procedures Manual:
    • PDF: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/download/39287?filename=RPHCM_CPM_Manual_5thEd.pdf
    • Online: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/content/documents/manuals/cpm/CPM_home_page.html
  • Medicines Book:
    • PDF: https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/download/39288?filename=RPHCM_Med_Book_5thEd.pdf  
• Primary Clinical Care Manual/ RFDS:
  • Primary Clinical Care Manual 11th Ed: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1215043/PCCM_11th_ed.pdf  
  • Chronic Conditions Manual, 2nd Ed: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/1067068/ccm-2nd-edition210121.pdf
• Kimberley Clinical Guidelines: (CKD, diabetes, heart failure, RHD, STI)
  • https://kahpf.org.au/clinical-protocols 

Referrals

• SA health referrals
  • General info: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/outpatient+services/outpatient+referral+process
    • Waiting times: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/our+performance/specialist+outpatient+waiting+time+report/quarterly+specialist+outpatient+waiting+time+report
  • CALHN (RAH, QEH): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/outpatient+services/outpatient+clinics/central+adelaide+lhn+specialist+and+outpatient+clinics/calhn+specialist+and+outpatient+clinics  
  • NALHN (LMH, MPH): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/outpatient+services/outpatient+clinics/northern+adelaide+lhn+specialist+and+outpatient+clinics
  • SALHN (FMN, NHS):  https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/outpatient+services/outpatient+clinics/southern+adelaide+lhn+specialist+and+outpatient+clinics
• SA GP Referral Network: https://tinyurl.com/y52agn5r
• PATS Rural Providers Directory: https://www.pats.sa.gov.au/providers-directory/
• Psychology
  • Find a psychologist: https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist  
  • Transgender/ gender dysphoria
    • Trans Health SA practitioners list: http://www.transhealthsa.com/sa-practitioners-list-3/

General paperwork

• Advanced care directive
  • ACD: https://advancecaredirectives.sa.gov.au/forms-and-guides/forms-and-guides-new
  • 7-step: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/end+of+life/resuscitation+plan+7+step+pathway+for+health+professionals#scrollTo-Forms2
  • 7-step (community) form: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/resuscitation+alert+resuscitation+plan+7+step+pathway+community
• Centrelink
  • Centrelink Medical Certificate (SU415): https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/su415  
• Driving AustRoads Fitness to Drive
  • Assessing Fitness to Drive (AustRoads Medical Standard): https://austroads.com.au/drivers-and-vehicles/assessing-fitness-to-drive
  • Medical notification: https://austroads.com.au/drivers-and-vehicles/assessing-fitness-to-drive/for-health-professionals/forms-and-resources  
    • (send to: https://austroads.com.au/drivers-and-vehicles/assessing-fitness-to-drive/for-health-professionals/contacts-for-health-professionals )
  • Certificate of fitness (SA): https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/licences/tests/fitness-to-drive/report-medical-condition
  • Trail making test part b: https://www.dementiapathways.com.au/view_resource.php?resource_id=115
• Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS):
  • Forms: https://www.pats.sa.gov.au/for-medical-professionals/#pats-forms  
• SA DECD School paperwork/ care plan
  • https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/service-providers/health-care-plans-individual-care-information-health-professionals
• WorkCover
  • Work capacity certificate: https://www.rtwsa.com/service-providers/medical-practitioners/work-capacity-certificate
  • Second Opinion providers: https://www.rtwsa.com/service-providers/medical-practitioners/clinical-support-services
  • Return to work SA resources: https://www.rtwsa.com/service-providers/medical-practitioners/tools-and-resources 

Cardiology

• Atrial fibrillation:
  • Heart foundation guideline: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/for-professionals/atrial-fibrillation-for-professionals
• Cardiovascular disease risk:
  • Absolute CVD risk calculator: http://www.cvdcheck.org.au/
  • CVD risk guideline: https://www.cvdcheck.org.au/overview
    • NOTE: HIGH CVD risk: eGFR <45, macroalbuminuria (Men: ACR >25, Women: ACR >35) or familial hypercholesterolaemia
  • Coronary artery calcium score (CAC):
    • Heart foundation position statement: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/for-professionals/coronary-artery-calcium-scoring
    • AJGP article: https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2020/august/coronary-artery-calcium-in-primary-prevention
• Heart failure:
  • Aus Guideline: 
    https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/for-professionals/heart-failure-clinical-guidelines
• Hypertension
  • Hypertension guidelines: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/conditions/hypertension
• Ischaemic heart disease
  • iCCnet Chest pain management protocol: https://www.iccnetsa.org.au/Data/Sites/1/iccnet/clinical/clinicalpathways/2018-acute-coronary-syndrome-(acs)-pathways-category-1.pdf
  • Heart foundation ACS assessment protocols: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/for-professionals/fp-acs-tools
• Rheumatic heart disease:
  • Guideline: https://www.rhdaustralia.org.au/arf-rhd-guidelines 

Dermatology

• Burns:
  • SA Health ADULT guideline: https://www.rah.sa.gov.au/assets/general-downloads/CALHN-RAH-Burns-Unit_First-aid-and-emergency-management-of-adult-burns_2023-Practice-Guidelines-26092023.pdf   OR   https://www.rah.sa.gov.au/health-professionals/clinical-services/surgical/burns-surgery
  • SA WCH PAEDS guideline: https://cdn.wchn.sa.gov.au/downloads/WCH/children/burns/Paediatric-Burns-Service-Guidelines.pdf    OR  https://www.wch.sa.gov.au/patients-visitors/children/surgical-care/burns#for-health-professionals
• Dermnet: https://dermnetnz.org/   
• Derm Handbook: https://www.bad.org.uk/shared/get-file.ashx?itemtype=document&id=6595  
• Primary Care Dermatology Society: General Dermatology Diagnostic Tool: https://www.pcds.org.uk/general-dermatology-table 

Doctors health

• Drs4Drs 5 minute guides: https://www.drs4drs.com.au/staying-well/ 

Drug & Alcohol

• Assessment tools
  • Turning point assessment tools: https://www.turningpoint.org.au/treatment/clinicians/screening-assessment-tools
• Alcohol:
  • SA health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/substance+misuse+and+dependence/substance+withdrawal+management/alcohol+withdrawal+management
  • National guidelines: https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/guidelines-for-the-treatment-of-alcohol-problems_0.pdf
  • Insight (QLD) withdrawal management guide: https://insight.qld.edu.au/shop/withdrawal-management-quick-reference-guide-alcohol
• Amphetamine
  • SA health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/substance+misuse+and+dependence/substance+withdrawal+management/amphetamine+withdrawal+management
  • Insight (QLD) withdrawal management guide: https://insight.qld.edu.au/shop/withdrawal-management-quick-reference-guide-amphetamines
• Benzodiazepine
  • SA health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/substance+misuse+and+dependence/substance+withdrawal+management/benzodiazepine+withdrawal+management
  • Insight (QLD) withdrawal management guide: https://insight.qld.edu.au/shop/withdrawal-management-quick-reference-guide-benzodiazepines
• Cannabis/ THC/ Marijuana
  • SA health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/substance+misuse+and+dependence/substance+withdrawal+management/cannabis+withdrawal+management
  • Insight (QLD) withdrawal management guide: https://insight.qld.edu.au/shop/withdrawal-management-quick-reference-guide-cannabis
• Opioid
  • SA health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/substance+misuse+and+dependence/substance+withdrawal+management/opioid+withdrawal+management
  • Insight (QLD) withdrawal management guide: https://insight.qld.edu.au/shop/withdrawal-management-quick-reference-guide-opioids
• GHB
  • SA health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/substance+misuse+and+dependence/substance+withdrawal+management/ghb+withdrawal+management 

Emergency medicine

• Life in the fastlane: https://litfl.com/ccc-critical-care-compendium/
• Major haemorrhage guideline (see Quick reference guide): https://www.blood.gov.au/patient-blood-management-guideline-adults-critical-bleeding 

Endocrine

• Diabetes
  • T2DM Management guidelines: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Available-here.pdf
  • National Diabetes Services Scheme: https://www.ndss.com.au/health-professionals/
  • PBS T2DM restrictions: https://www.pbs.gov.au/info/reviews/pbs-restriction-changes-to-type-2-diabetes-mellitus-t2dm-medicines
    • PBS eligibility flow diagram (Dec 2024): https://www.pbs.gov.au/reviews/pbs-restriction-changes-to-type-2-diabetes-mellitus/Pharmacotherapy-diagram-Dec-2024.PDF
    • PBS tabular summary (Dec 2024):  https://www.pbs.gov.au/reviews/pbs-restriction-changes-to-type-2-diabetes-mellitus/PBS-Restrictions-for-T2DM-summary-tables-Dec-2024.PDF
• Osteoporosis
  • Flowchart summary: https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/5704b636-43c6-4926-8752-402b1641c6f5/Osteoporosis-flowchart.pdf.aspx
  • RACGP guideline: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/osteoporosis
• Thyroid lump/ nodule
  • AJGP thyroid nodule: https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/88e9f3d5-2195-40fc-9506-06dcf9d230d2/Differentiating-between-benign-and-malignant-t-1.aspx
• Thyroid disease (hypo/hyperthyroidism)
  • NPS Thyroid testing algorithm: https://www.nps.org.au/assets/NPS_MedicineWise_Thyroid_Testing_Algorithm_v3.pdf
  • AJGP diagnosis: https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/january-february/thyroid-disease-using-diagnostic-tools-effectively 

Gastroenterology

• Colorectal cancer screening:
  • Summary (red book): https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/7c7ec156-3d01-46f5-a86e-14930ea5db3d/attachment.aspx?disposition=inline
  • Full guidelines: https://www.cancer.org.au/health-professionals/clinical-practice-guidelines/colorectal-cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s)
  • GESA GP overview: https://www.gesa.org.au/public/13/files/Education%20%26%20Resources/Clinical%20Practice%20Resources/IBD/Management%20overview%20of%20IBD%20update.pdf
  • GESA full guideline: https://www.gesa.org.au/public/13/files/Education%20%26%20Resources/Clinical%20Practice%20Resources/IBD/2018_IBD_Clinical_Update_May_update.pdf
• Irritable bowel syndrome
  • http://www.ibs4gps.com/
• Iron deficiency
  • Iron deficiency guideline (GESA): https://www.gesa.org.au/public/13/files/Education%20%26%20Resources/Clinical%20Practice%20Resources/Iron%20Deficiency/Iron%20Deficiency%20Clinical%20Update%202022%20APPROVED.pdf
  • Iron deficiency anaemia (MJA update): https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2010/193/9/diagnosis-and-management-iron-deficiency-anaemia-clinical-update?0=ip_login_no_cache%3D57a83ed75e76f40e6102a78b75036212/
  • Iron deficiency (SA Health): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/blood+organ+and+tissue/iron+deficiency+and+iron+therapy
• Metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD):
  • GESA MAFLD consensus statement: https://www.gesa.org.au/resources/clinical-practice-resources/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-fatty-liver-disease-mafld-consensus-statement/
    • See page 24 for 'Assessment algorithm': https://www.gesa.org.au/public/13/files/Education%20%26%20Resources/Clinical%20Practice%20Resources/MAFLD/MAFLD%20consensus%20statement%202024.pdf
      • "People with MAFLD and a FIB-4 score between 1.3 and 2.7 who undergo elastography or a direct liver fibrosis serum test that shows a low risk of advanced liver fibrosis should be offered repeat testing with a FIB-4 at least every 3 years."
         

Geriatrics

• Cognitive assessments:
  • Mini mental status exam (MMSE): https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf
    • Instructions: https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf
  • MOCA: https://www.mocatest.org/pdf_files/test/MoCA-Test-English_7_1.pdf
    • Instructions: http://www.mocatest.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/tests-instructions/MoCA-Instructions-English_2010.pdf
  • RUDAS: https://dementia.org.au/common/files/NAT/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf?_ga=2.188626856.1238446276.1642900794-2075720455.1642900794
    • Instructions: https://dementia.org.au/common/files/NAT/20110311_2011RUDASAdminScoringGuide.pdf?_ga=2.24542138.1238446276.1642900794-2075720455.1642900794
  • Geraitric depression score (GDS): https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/system/files/2020-06/MCK.0001.0001.0001.pdf 

Gynaecology

• Jean Hailes: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-professionals
  • Endometriosis: https://assets.jeanhailes.org.au/Tool/Endometriosis_tool.pdf?_ga=2.253522185.1896966204.1642770897-1474555402.164277089
  • Menopause: https://assets.jeanhailes.org.au/Tool/Menopause_tool.pdf?_ga=2.253522185.1896966204.1642770897-1474555402.1642770897
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding: https://assets.jeanhailes.org.au/Tools/Heavy_menstrual_bleeding_tool.pdf?_ga=2.10285621.1896966204.1642770897-1474555402.1642770897
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome: https://assets.jeanhailes.org.au/Tools/PCOS_tool.pdf?_ga=2.10997300.1896966204.1642770897-1474555402.1642770897  
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding (RANZCOG): https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/publications-and-resources/cancer-australia-publications/abnormal-vaginal-bleeding-pre-peri-and-post-menopausal-women-diagnostic-guide-general-practitioners
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding (Cancer council): https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/flowchart-18-1-investigation-of-women-with-abnormal-vaginal-bleeding
• Breast symptom
  • Guide for investigation of breast symptom (2021): https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/inbsguide
• Cervical screening
  • Cervical screening guidelines: https://wiki.cancer.org.au/australia/Guidelines:Cervical_cancer/Screening  
  • Cervical screening pathway SUMMARY (Dec 2020): https://wiki.cancer.org.au/australiawiki/images/4/4b/Flowchart_6_1_NEW.pdf
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
  • HRT medication summary: https://menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/ams-guide-to-mht-hrt-doses
  • HRT shortanges (Feb 2024):  https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/news/menopausal-hormone-therapy-mht-discontinuation-and-shortages-feb-2024 

Infectious diseases

• Antimicrobial Guidelines (SA Health): Including: Gentamicin, vancomycin, febrile neutropenia, splenectomy immunisation, sepsis:
  • https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/medicines+and+drugs/antimicrobial+guidelines/antimicrobial+guidelines
• Hep B
  • Decision making summary: https://ashm.org.au/resources/HBV-Resources-list/decision-making-in-hbv/
  • ASHM resources: https://www.ashm.org.au/resources/HBV-Resources-list/  
• Hep C
  • Guidelines: https://www.hepcguidelines.org.au/
  • Decision making summary: https://www.ashm.org.au/products/product/Decision-Making-in-HCV  
  • Treatment summary: https://ashm.blob.core.windows.net/ashmpublic/GP-algorithm-v10-June-2020.pdf
• HIV
  • ASHM resources: https://www.ashm.org.au/resources/hiv-resources-list/c
• Notifiable disease reporting SA health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/health+notifications/notifiable+disease+reporting/notifiable+disease+reporting#scrollTo-Forms3
• Q-fever:
  • Algorithm for diagnosis and management of zoonotic infections (RACGP): https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/a8981aa0-78fa-41b2-afa2-dd8db1485a33/Zoonoses.aspx
  • Concise guide to Q fever and Q fever vaccination (Sequirus): https://www.qfeverfacts.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Q-Fever-Facts-A-Concise-Guide-to-Q-fever-and-Q-fever-Vaccination.pdf 

Immunology

• Anaphylaxis
  • Allergy action plan (Anaphylaxis, dermatitis, allergic rhinitis): https://www.allergy.org.au/hp/ascia-plans-action-and-treatment
• Immunisation
  • Immunisation handbook: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/
  • Immunisaiton schedule (SA): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/national+immunisation+program+south+australia+schedule  
  • Influenza:
    • SA Health schedule 2024: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/annual+funded+influenza+program+south+australian+schedule
    • Medical at risk conditions: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/vaccine-preventable-diseases/influenza-flu#people-with-medical-conditions-that-increase-their-risk-of-influenza
  • Pneumococcal vaccination schedule (1/7/2020): https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-immunisation-program-pneumococcal-vaccination-schedule-from-1-july-2020-clinical-decision-tree-for-vaccination-providers
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): ATAGI statement https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/atagi-statement-on-the-clinical-use-of-arexvy-rsv-pre-f3-vaccine-for-rsv
  • Shingles (shingrix, zostervax): National immunisation schdule recommnedations: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-immunisation-program-shingles-program-advice-for-vaccination-providers?language=en 

Neurology

• Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS):
  • ME/CFS Guidelines: http://www.sacfs.asn.au/download/guidelines.pdf
• Stroke (CVA)
  • Stroke foundation guidelines: https://informme.org.au/guidelines/clinical-guidelines-for-stroke-management
  • SA health guidelines: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/policies/stroke+management+procedures+and+protocols 

Obstetrics

• Perinatal practice guidelines SA (e.g. miscarriage/ bleeding in pregnancy, neonatal jaundice, preconception advice): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/womens+and+babies+health/perinatal/perinatal+practice+guidelines/perinatal+practice+guidelines  
  • Routine care - SA Health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/policies/south+australian+gp+obstetric+shared+care+protocols+clinical+directive 

Orthopaedics

• Royal Melbourne Virtual Fracture Clinic
  • Non-operative guidelines summary:
    • https://www.thermh.org.au/file/6533
    • https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/clinical-services/orthopaedic-surgery/virtual-fracture-clinic
  • Patient info sheets: https://www.thermh.org.au/patients-visitors/services-clinics/orthopaedic-surgery/virtual-fracture-clinic-patients
• Spinal/ back pain:
  • Lumbar disorders RAH clinical decision tools (diagnostic guideline, imaging guideline, imaging and analgesia): Clinical decision tools on lumbar disorders | SA Health 

Palliative care

• Deprescribing: https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/resources/deprescribing-resources/
• Pharmacological management of symptoms last days of life (SA Health): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/medicines+and+drugs/pharmacological+management+of+symptoms+for+adults+in+the+last+days+of+life/pharmacological+management+of+symptoms+for+adults+in+the+last+days+of+life 

Pathology

• Core Lab Reference ranges/ intervals (SA Pathology): https://www.sapathology.sa.gov.au/assets/downloads/Clinicians-information/PUB-0816.pdf
• SA pathology collection guide: https://www.sapathology.sa.gov.au/clinicians/testing-screening/search-test-catalogue
• RCPA Pathology manual: https://www.rcpa.edu.au/Manuals/RCPA-Manual 

Paediatrics

• Royal Children's Hospital (RCH): https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/
• SA Health guidelines: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/children+and+youth/paediatric+clinical+practice+guidelines
• Child behaviour concern:
  • ABC Chart/ functional behaviour assessment: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/teachers/studentmanagement/ABC_scatter_plot_data_templates.docx
  • Tool that develops behaviour plan/ suggestions: https://autismhub.education.qld.gov.au/resource/fba-tool
• Child abuse reporting (CARL) SA: https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/reporting-child-abuse/report-child-abuse-or-neglect
• NETS Emergency Clinical Calculator: https://calculator.nets.org.au/ClinCalcMenu.php 

Psych

• Antipsychotic monitoring:
  • Monitoring tool: https://resources.amh.net.au/public/antipsychotic-monitoring-tool.pdf
• Insomnia (sleep problems):
  • Insomnia management kit (SA Health): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public%20Content/SA%20Health%20Internet/Services/Mental%20Health%20and%20Drug%20and%20Alcohol%20Services/Drug%20and%20Alcohol%20Services/For%20health%20professionals%20DASSA/Sleep%20problems%20-%20Insomnia%20Management%20Kit
• Online CBT
  • This Way Up (free if referred by clinician): https://thiswayup.org.au/clinician-hub/#how-it-works
  • Mood gym: https://moodgym.com.au/
  • myCompass: https://www.mycompass.org.au/HealthCareProfessionals/Index
  • Full list of eMental health options (see factsheet): https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/managing-your-mental-health-online/
• RANZCP guidelines (anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia): https://www.ranzcp.org/practice-education/guidelines-and-resources-for-practice  
• Safety plan
  • Beyond Now: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning
  • ThisWayUp: https://thiswayup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/My-Safety-Plan_2022.pdf
  • Safety plan (SA health): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_GgU9IsUIrf9FMbqe8VTc8tQmUBwn06y /view?usp=sharing
    • Safety plan instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rFnJhizp7NfGFfABbUt4TtxhmhkBS45y/view?usp=sharing
• Switching antidepressant
  • Aus prescriber guide: https://www.nps.org.au/assets/Products/Guidelines-switching-antidepressants_A3.pdf
  • eTG: https://tgldcdp-tg-org-au.salus.idm.oclc.org/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&guidelinePage=Psychotropic&topicfile=switching-antidepressants&guidelinename=Psychotropic§ionId=toc_d1e47#toc_d1e47
• Firearms notification: https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/firearms-and-weapons/notification-to-the-registrar 

Respiratory

• Asthma/ COPD Medications chart: https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/living-with-asthma/resources/health-professionals/charts/asthma-copd-medications-chart
  • My self-made summary document (with usual doses): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MMjb09jJnfm99dTqRWNYWcOoyWqsici3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112836729420183714593&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Asthma
  • Asthma Handbook: https://www.asthmahandbook.org.au/
  • Asthma action plan (Asthma foundation): https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/health-professionals/asthma-action-plans/asthma-action-plan-library
• COPD
  • COPDx Guidelines: https://copdx.org.au/  
  • COPD action plan: https://lungfoundation.com.au/resources/copd-action-plan/
• COVID-19
  • SA Health Mild Illness treatment guidelines/ patient info (see: COVID-19 Medication Management of Mild Illness in the Outpatient Setting Clinical Guideline) : https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/infectious+disease+control/coronavirus+disease+2019+information+for+health+professionals/treatments+and+referrals+for+covid-19/covid-19+antiviral+treatments+guidelines+and+resources
  • National clinical flow-charts (note updates finished July 2023): https://covid19evidence.net.au/#clinical-flowcharts
  • Immunisation:
    • ATAGI COVID guidelines: https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/advice-for-providers/clinical-guidance
    • ATAGI Summary recommended doses table: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/atagi-recommended-covid-19-doses-and-vaccines
    • When to get covid vaccinations: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-when-to-get-your-vaccination
    • Covid-19 vaccination - Provider resources: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/covid-19-vaccination-provider-resources
• Lung cancer
  • Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/ISLCguide
• Oxygen Home therapy
  • SA health application: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/home+oxygen+therapy+application  
  • SA health policy: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/3796760042d05a5b8a12feab5a7b992c/Guideline_Home_Oxygen_Therapy_v3.1_22.10.2019.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE-3796760042d05a5b8a12feab5a7b992c-nKOhfBn
  • Thoracic Society Aus/Nz Guideline: https://thoracic.org.au/clinical-practice-guideline-on-adult-domiciliary-oxygen-therapy-executive-summary-from-the-thoracic-society-of-australia-and-new-zealand/
• Pneumonia
  • Community acquired guideline (SA Health): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/policies/community+acquired+pneumonia+%28adults%29+clinical+guideline
  • Hospital acquired guideline (SA health): https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/policies/hospital-acquired+pneumonia+ventilator-associated+pneumonia+adults+clinical+guideline 

Renal

• CKD
  • CKD guideline: https://kidney.org.au/health-professionals/ckd-management-handbook
• Sexual Health
  • Contraception
    • MEC summary:
      • https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/ukmec-2016-summary-sheets/
      • http://ukmec.pagelizard.com/2016#sectionb/personal_characteristics  
    • Implanon insertion checklist/ consent (RACGP): https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Running%20a%20practice/Practice%20resources/Implanon-NXT-checklist-and-consent-form.pdf
    • Guidance for management of troublesome vaginal bleeding with progestogen-only LARC: https://www.fpnsw.org.au/health-information/contraception/guidance-management-troublesome-vaginal-bleeding-progestogen-only
• PrEP
  • ASHM summary: https://prepguidelines.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ASHM_National_PrEP_Tool.pdf
• PEP
  • Guideline: https://www.ashm.org.au/products/product/978-1-920773-47-2
• STI guidelines: https://sti.guidelines.org.au/
• STI screening
  • STI testing/ screening tool: https://stipu.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/STI-HIV-Testing-Tool-online-version-2.pdf
  • MSM: https://stipu.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/FINAL_Brief_Interventions_for_Prevention_of_HIV_and_Sexually_Transmitted_Infections.pdf
  • Self-collection specimen patient instructions: https://stipu.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/DIY-sheet-2020.pdf 

Sports Medicine:

• Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5):
  • Online: https://scat5.cattonline.com/
  • PDF/ offline: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/early/2017/04/26/bjsports-2017-097506SCAT5.full.pdf 

Travel medicine

• Travel health advice
  • CDC: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
  • Fit for travel (UK): https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
  • Yellow book (CDC): https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/table-of-contents 

Urology

• PSA screening
  • PSA guidelines: https://www.prostate.org.au/awareness/for-healthcare-professionals/clinical-practice-guidelines-on-psa-testing/
• Bladder diary: https://www.continence.org.au/resource/bladder-diary-instructions
• Men’s health
  • Healthy male clinical summaries (Androgen deficiency, male infertility, testicular cancer, prostate disease, ejaculatory disorders, erectile dysfunction): https://www.healthymale.org.au/health-professionals/clinical-resources/clinical-summary-guides