Teaching Plan: Doctors’ Health And Self-Care

This teaching plan focuses on doctors’ health, emphasising the importance of safe health behaviors to maintain physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Given the stressors on registrars, including work pressures and exam preparation, GP supervisors play a crucial role in supporting their wellbeing and self-care.

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Date reviewed: 31 July 2026

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Teaching Plan: Identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status

This teaching plan aims to support supervisors in helping registrars identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to ensure culturally appropriate and safe care. It covers patient identification, proper documentation, respectful terminology, and key elements of culturally safe communication.

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This best-practice resource  is part of GPSA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Series.

Date reviewed: 07 July 2026

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Teaching Plan: Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their health

This teaching plan highlights the rich history and enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australia, while addressing the significant health impacts of colonisation. It aims to help registrars understand the national and local contexts of First Nations communities, enhancing their ability to provide culturally informed care in private general practice.

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This best-practice resource  is part of GPSA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Series.

Date reviewed: 07 July 2026

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Teaching Plan: Mechanics Of Prescribing

This teaching plan addresses the challenges new GP registrars face when transitioning from hospital to general practice prescribing, particularly regarding the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Understanding the PBS rules, regulations, and restrictions is crucial for registrars and should be covered early in their training, alongside guidance on rational prescribing.

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Date reviewed: 07 July 2026

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Teaching Plan: Hypertension

The Hypertension Teaching Plan provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing hypertension, aimed at improving practice and patient outcomes. It includes best practices for handling hypertension in general practice settings.

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Date reviewed: 11 August 2026

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Teaching Plan: Headache

This teaching plan offers a comprehensive framework for educating healthcare professionals about headaches, focusing on diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies. It provides structured learning and tools for improving patient outcomes in headache care.

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Date reviewed: 14 August 2026

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Teaching Plan: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments

This teaching plan focuses on addressing the health disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through culturally appropriate, holistic care. It highlights the 715 Health Assessment as a key tool for identifying patient priorities, managing risk factors, and promoting early detection and intervention to improve health outcomes.

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This best-practice resource is a Teaching Plan on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments, which is part of GPSA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Series.

Date reviewed: 07 July 2026

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Teaching Plan: Asthma

This comprehensive Asthma Teaching Plan is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively educate patients on asthma management. It focuses on enhancing understanding, ensuring adherence to treatment plans, and improving patient outcomes.

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Date reviewed: 22 July 2026

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Teaching Plan: Writing Quality Referrals

This teaching plan focuses on developing the skills required for writing high-quality referrals during consultations. It provides practical guidance to enhance communication and ensure effective patient care transitions.

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This best-practice resource is a Teaching Plan on Writing Quality Referrals, which is part of GPSA’s Consultation Skills series.

Date reviewed: 07 July 2026

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Teaching Plan: Quality Medical Records

This teaching plan emphasises the importance of maintaining high-quality medical records as a cornerstone of safe, effective, and continuous patient care. It equips supervisors with strategies to assess and guides GP registrars in mastering this essential skill for clinical practice and medico-legal purposes.

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Date reviewed: 07 July 2026

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