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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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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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Clinical resources A - Z Clinical Data Strategy Clinical programs Clinical Services Capability Framework Clinical topics Assisted reproductive treatment providers Biobanking Blood management Cancer and oncology Cervical screening Challenging behaviour Child health Child protection Clinical deterioriation Communicating for safety Communities of practice Comprehensive care Cystic Fibrosis End of life care for health professionals Falls prevention Healthcare associated infections Hepatitis C community prescribing Hospital accommodation Immunisation for health professionals Infectious disease control Medicines and drugs Mental health for health professionals Neonatal medication guidelines Neurological disorders Older people Oral health Oral health care for older people Organ and tissue donation for health professionals Orthopaedics Paediatric clinical practice guidelines Perinatal Post-mortem examinations Pressure injuries Sexually transmitted infection guidelines Clinical assessment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections Bacterial vaginosis diagnosis and management Balanitis and balanoposthitis diagnosis and management Chancroid diagnosis and treatment Chlamydia trachomatis (genital) diagnosis and management Donovanosis diagnosis and treatment Epididymo-orchitis diagnosis and treatment Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) diagnosis and management Genital warts diagnosis and management Gonorrhoea diagnosis and management Hepatitis B diagnosis and management HIV diagnosis and management, including post exposure prophylaxis and seroconversion illness Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) diagnosis and treatment Molluscum contagiosum diagnosis and management Mycoplasma genitalium (genital) diagnosis and management Pediculosis pubis diagnosis and management Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) diagnosis and management Scabies diagnosis and management Syphilis diagnosis and management Trichomonas vaginalis diagnosis and management Urethritis (non-specific) and urethral irritation diagnosis and management Vulvovaginal candidiasis diagnosis and management Sleep Substance misuse and dependence Termination of pregnancy Toxins Transvaginal mesh For GPs Health notifications Aged Care Strategy Unit National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Professional development Referral guidelines Safety and quality SA Health Clinical Practice Guidelines SA Health Library Services (SALUS) Allied and Scientific Health Health Licensing Sunrise EMR & PAS Breadcrumbs Balanitis and balanoposthitis diagnosis and management Last updated: January 2017 Diagnosis Treatment Patient education Follow up Further information Disclaimer Diagnosis Clinical Diagnosis of non-specific balanitis is made clinically by a typical appearance of the glans penis and foreskin (prepuce), which may include an erythematous maculo-papular rash, with scaling, odour and shallow ulcerations
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Clinical resources A - Z Clinical Data Strategy Clinical programs Clinical Services Capability Framework Clinical topics Assisted reproductive treatment providers Biobanking Blood management Cancer and oncology Cervical screening Challenging behaviour Child health Child protection Clinical deterioriation Communicating for safety Communities of practice Comprehensive care Cystic Fibrosis End of life care for health professionals Falls prevention Healthcare associated infections Hepatitis C community prescribing Hospital accommodation Immunisation for health professionals Infectious disease control Medicines and drugs Mental health for health professionals Neonatal medication guidelines Neurological disorders Older people Oral health Oral health care for older people Organ and tissue donation for health professionals Orthopaedics Paediatric clinical practice guidelines Perinatal Post-mortem examinations Pressure injuries Sexually transmitted infection guidelines Clinical assessment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections Bacterial vaginosis diagnosis and management Balanitis and balanoposthitis diagnosis and management Chancroid diagnosis and treatment Chlamydia trachomatis (genital) diagnosis and management Donovanosis diagnosis and treatment Epididymo-orchitis diagnosis and treatment Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) diagnosis and management Genital warts diagnosis and management Gonorrhoea diagnosis and management Hepatitis B diagnosis and management HIV diagnosis and management, including post exposure prophylaxis and seroconversion illness Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) diagnosis and treatment Molluscum contagiosum diagnosis and management Mycoplasma genitalium (genital) diagnosis and management Pediculosis pubis diagnosis and management Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) diagnosis and management Scabies diagnosis and management Syphilis diagnosis and management Trichomonas vaginalis diagnosis and management Urethritis (non-specific) and urethral irritation diagnosis and management Vulvovaginal candidiasis diagnosis and management Sleep Substance misuse and dependence Termination of pregnancy Toxins Transvaginal mesh For GPs Health notifications Aged Care Strategy Unit National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Professional development Referral guidelines Safety and quality SA Health Clinical Practice Guidelines SA Health Library Services (SALUS) Allied and Scientific Health Health Licensing Sunrise EMR & PAS Breadcrumbs Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) diagnosis and management Last updated: June 2013 Diagnosis Treatment Patient education Contact tracing Follow up Further information Disclaimer Diagnosis Background Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is usually the result of infection ascending from the endocervix causing endometritis, salpingitis, parametritis, oophoritis, tubo-ovarian abscess and/or pelvic peritonitis
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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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In Australia, most antibiotics are prescription-only so prescribers are the custodians of judicious use
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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.
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Oncology is a specialty of medicine dedicated to the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of people with cancer or suspected cancer. Learn more here
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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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Resources (practice guidelines, fact sheet, video, information) for health workers or practitioners working with clients who have had child abuse and trauma.
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The information in this guide is intended to assist general practitioners assess if a woman with persistent, unexplained symptoms may have ovarian
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Major publications include the 2012 Practice Guidelines and 2015 Economic Report on cost of unresolved childhood trauma and abuse in adults in Australia.
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This article is to be read in conjunction with Paediatric Respiratory Assessment. Starship Hospitals Clinical Guidelines define bronchiolitis as A viral lower respiratory infection which affects children, usually under 12 months of age, with younger infants often more severely affected.
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This article is to be read in conjunction with Paediatric Respiratory Assessment. Starship Hospitals Clinical Guidelines define bronchiolitis as A viral lower respiratory infection which affects children, usually under 12 months of age, with younger infants often more severely affected.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
This guideline includes statements and recommendations based on available, high-level evidence about the use of taxanes in adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of 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.
Read more on Cancer Australia website
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that usually develops in early childhood. It is typified by dry itchy skin and is episodic in nature, except in very severe cases. Most children with eczema will experience flares, sometimes as often as three or four times per month.
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