GP Smash!
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Psychiatric Review
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Important learning about lithium monitoring and clozapine monitoring as well as other fundamental parts of GP led psychiatry.
Kidney Stones and Cysts
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Centrelink Payements and Capacity Certificates
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A necessary part of GP knowledge
Amenorrhoea
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per eTG
Giant Cell Arteritis
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Emergency contraception
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Dacryocystitis and Periorbital Cellulitis
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Lichen Sclerosus
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1106318/full
CKD Guidelines Part 1
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the CKD Guidelines 5th edition
Fundoscopy Part 4 (Posterior Vitreous Detachment)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conclusion to this 4 part series of must-know eye conditions, for which fundoscopy is helpful to know about!
Fundoscopy Part 3 (Retinal Disorders)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You gotta know 'em.
Fundoscopy Part 2 (Retinal Artery Occlusion)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Useful info
Fundoscopy Part 1 (Retinal Vein Occlusion)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Helpful information!
Superficial Punctate Keratitis
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Herpes Simplex Keratitis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Episcleritis and Scleritis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the diff? Find out. As per the eTG
Allergic Conjunctivitis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Uveitis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG, with a relevant tangent into spondyloarthridites
Optic Neuritis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Rare Peripheral Vascular Disorders
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erythromelalgia, acute blue fingers syndrome, and blue to syndrome, as per Murtagh.
Raynaud's Phenomenal Perniosis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A talksy about these two related conditions. As per eTG and Murtagh
Tenosynovitis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Dupuytren Contracture
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bet you don't know everything so shut up and listen. According to the eTG
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (versus C6 radiculopathy)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to eTG
Olecranon Bursitis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't pretend you know. Know. Source eTG
Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elbow, here we gow....as per the eTG
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG and Up To Date
Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The poor old collar bone. As per the eTG and Up To Date.
Personality Disorders
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An overview from therapeutic guidelines
Psoriasis
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG and DermNet
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the RACGP
PCOS Guidelines
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per Monash University PCOS Guidelines and the eTG guidelines
Diabetic Retinopathy
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
as per eTG and RACGP
Sudden Painless Vision Loss
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per an eTG flowchart
Kids at Risk for T2DM
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per eTG
Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar States
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per eTG
Vaping
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the RACGP
Endocrinology for GPs (not T2DM)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recommendations as per eTG
Undescended Testes
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/4534aea8-d896-48d8-81ff-265cd4f676d1/Undescended-testes.aspx
Primary Aldosteronism
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/4b15f0e9-2819-45b5-9318-4baf35a8dfec/Current-pattern-of-primary-aldosteronism-diagnosis.aspx
Male Andogren Deficiency
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
PV Bleed Whilst Using MHT
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A common problem for general practitioners. Info taken from https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/postmenopausal-bleeding-including-break...
Healthy Ageing Vaccines
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the Australian Government Immunisation Handbook
COPD Guidelines
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the Lung Foundation of Australia and the eTG
Bell's Palsy
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2016/november/a-general-practice-approach-to-bell-s-palsy
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
as per eTG
Hair Loss Disorders
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG guidelines on hair loss disorders
Inherited Chronic Pain Patient
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per Australian Family Physician article
Childhood Murmurs
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/7111c78b-9573-4b08-89ed-0b128220f6d8/Cardiac-murmurs-in-children.aspx
Primary Amenorrhoea
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per eTG and Up To Date
Headaches
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the eTG
Plantar fasciitis
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the eTG
Breast Cancer Prevention
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the RACGP Red Book
Itchy Red Skin Folds
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/14128a9f-c4af-4aa5-9a97-b3929051968c/Pruritic-erythematous-plaque-in-the-skin-folds.aspx
Melasma
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
as per https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/5f50932d-5dda-482f-82f3-fda56e10bb51/Melasma.aspx
Topical Steroids
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Based on the eTG
Recurrent UTI (and Prophylaxis)
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per: https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/april/recurrent-utis-and-cystitis-symptoms-in-women
Scabies
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/faa10dfc-5d37-4c5f-9bdc-b0eca709bb8a/Scabies.aspx
Skin Cancers
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Based on RACGP approved Sun Smart Resource: https://www.racgp.org.au/getmedia/14413c4f-dde1-48cc-89da-789909eba313/SunSmart-Melanoma-Guide.pdf.aspx
Perforated Tympanic Membrane
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not a guideline, but a great article. Source: https://drnirmalpatel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Perforations-Safe-vs-Unsafe.pdf
Otitis Media (in brief)
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A summary of key points from the eTG
Erythrasma
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per https://dermnetnz.org/topics/erythrasma#
National Immunisation Schedule
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
as per https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/national-immunisation-program-schedule
Acne (in depth)
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://dermnetnz.org/topics/acne Also from the eTG guideline on Acne
Acne (in brief)
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the eTG
During Pregnancy
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/preventive-activities-in-genera...
Pre-conception Care
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/preventive-activities-in-general-practi...
First Antenatal Visit
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the RACGP: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/preventive-activitie...
Cervical Cancer Screening
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the Cancer Council Guidelines
Bipolar (According to the RACGP)
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who to believe? The evidence, I guess...
Bipolar (according to the AMH and eTG)
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the title
Prader-Willi Syndrom
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For GP's, based on info from the RACGP
RSV "Prevention Agents"
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's see what's going on according to the RACGP.
Alcoholism
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From eTG
Psychotropics in Pregnancy
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Important information, straight from eTG
Antenatal TSH Screening
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A controversial area! Discussion based on RACGP article and RANZCOG Guidelines
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The details! as per eTG!
Periprocedural Medication Changes
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Important stuff (for hospitalists) - (and occasionally, for GPs, if those GPs are doing procedures)
Melanoma Margins
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get into it! From the eTG
Growth Disorders
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Based on RACGP info (from 20 years ago!!!) I guess this field ain't growing very fast...
Fitness to Drive (and laugh)!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Based on fitness to drive guidelines!
The Fetocide Guidelines
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A terrible topic. Sadly, one that we need to know about.
Hip Pain in Young Adults
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It happens! And you need to know about it! Ay!
Gout!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You NEED to know these guidelines back to front! Let's go!
Fungal Skin Infections
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen...
Hip Dysplasia Case Study
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A real life, name-changed case!
Thyroid Diagnostic Work Up
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per RACGP
Thyroid Scans
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's know what RACGP has to say...
Multiparametric Prostate MRI
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so important? According to the RACGP, well...listen up!
Preventative Guidelines (Redbook)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little summary to pique your interest
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As per the RACGP journal article from 2021
Menopause Hormone Therapy
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Men? Pause. Listen. (Women, pause also!)
Menopause Overview
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pause whatever you're doing and listen. Straight from the eTG
Candidiasis
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A candid discussion based on STI guidelines
NDIS (Miami)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's understand this shmozzle of a system, with assistance from the eTG.
Developmental Disability - Communication and Problem Behaviour
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Massively difficult issue for General Practice. Info from eTG.
Contraception
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Must know info from eTG
Nocardiosis
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You heartless bitch <3 (Straight from the eTG of Australia)
Bronchiolitis
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just stand there and....don't do anything!!! (Info from the PREDICT Bronchiolitis Guidelines and the RCH Bronchiolitis Guidelines)
Prostate Cancer
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Based on the RACGP Check Unit on Prostate Cancer! Thanks! You're welcome! :)