Enhancing GP expertise in eating disorder care
The prevalence of eating disorders has increased significantly over the last few years, and you may have noticed more patients presenting to your clinic that are experiencing eating concerns.
Practice Managers may have a role in supporting people experiencing eating disorders, and their families and supports during their interactions with the practice. It is important to feel equipped to provide them with information and resources, whether that be through brochures, posters, or information provided in conversation. The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) have created some key resources that you might like to have available in your practice:
Australian Teletrial Program
Clinical trials have typically only been available at major city hospitals. That has now changed thanks to a new concept called a teletrial. The Australian Teletrial Program will improve access to, and participation in, clinical trials for rural, regional and remote Australians.