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Clinical guidelines bring together the best available evidence to underpin recommendations and practices for the prevention and treatment of disease, as well as best healthcare practices.
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Last reviewed: July 2016
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In Australia there are currently no nationally recognised clinical guidelines for the screening and diagnosis of FASD. However, the Australian FASD Collaboration has developed a national diagnostic instrument for FASD. It is hoped that this will be tested in 2013-14. As part of this process clinical guidelines will be developed for its use. For more information about diagnosis in Australia go to What is FASD?
Read more on NOFASD - National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder website
Information for health professionals about children's cancer, clinical practice guidelines, how to talk to children with cancer and their families, immunisation, professional development and more.
Read more on Cancer Australia website
A clinical practice guideline developed by Cancer Australia* ISBN: 978-1-74127-169-0 Cancer Australia 2011 * In July 2011, National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) amalgamated with Cancer Australia to form a single national agency, Cancer Australia, to provide leadership in cancer control and improve outcomes for Australians affected by cancer.
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a non-profit that provides services to thousands of people with a disability and their families. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical disability that affects the way that a person moves.
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A-Z listing of mental health publications.
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Current FASD projects
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This guideline includes statements and recommendations based on available, high-level evidence about the use of sentinel node biopsy in women with early (operable) breast cancer. The guideline aims to provide health professionals with information to assist in making management recommendations for improved patient outcomes. NBOCC* also develops information specifically for
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Check out the screening tests, examinations and self-checks that all men should do to stay as healthy as possible and detect conditions as early as possible to improve outcomes.
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Recommendations from The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia on urinary tract infections, PSA testing, vitamin D deficiency screening, serum tumor marker tests & hyperlipidaemia.
Read more on Choosing Wisely Australia website
The beyond babyblues program was created to address the debilitating impact of perinatal mental health conditions on the mother, infant and family
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Professions allied to medicine, such as nurses, midwives and dietiticians, can effectively incorporate clinical guidelines to improve patient care
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Consumer involvement in the development of healthcare policy and research, clinical practice guidelines and information for patients
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A summary of the Clinical Practice Guidelines: Depression in adolescents and young adults
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These guidelines have been developed to assist in the safe and effective provision of buprenorphine treatment in Australia.
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Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
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A guide for primary care health professionals A summary of the Clinical Practice Guidelines: Depression in adolescents and young adults
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Globally acclaimed Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Complex Trauma and Trauma Informed Care and Service Delivery can be purchased or free download here.
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Resources for health professionals working with complex trauma clients including Blue Knot Foundation Practice Guidelines, webinars, presentation & policy.
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Resources for primary care practitioners (GPs): Practice Guidelines, professional development training, networks and Blue Knot Helpline referral database.
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Medical journals and clinical practice guidelines are common channels to distribute scientific information to healthcare providers, as they allow a wide distribution at relatively low costs. Delivery of printed educational materials is meant to improve healthcare professionals' awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills, and ultimately improve professional practice and patients' health outcomes. Results of this review suggest that printed educational materials slightly improve healthcare professional practice compared to no intervention, but a lack of results prevent any conclusion on their impact on patient outcomes.
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