Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.
The aim of this guideline is to synthesise the current best practice approaches to the management of eating disorders in people with higher weight and make evidence-based clinical practice recommendations.
The Red Book is designed to provide the general practice team with guidance on opportunistic and proactive preventive care. It provides a comprehensive and concise set of recommendations for patients with additional information about tailoring advice depending on risk and need. (PDF, 3.0MB)
Allergy Prevention Guidelines developed by ASCIA to outline practices that may help reduce the risk of infants developing allergies, particularly early onset allergic diseases such as eczema and food allergy.
This article examines the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy in women living with obesity, particularly where complicated by comorbidities of excessive weight.
eLearning modules that provide GPs with key foundational information for best practice care for patients living with eating disorders. The eLearning includes five modules which align with the NEDC Workforce Core Competencies and the stepped system of care for eating disorders.
A resource describing types of eating disorders including signs, symptoms and treatment options. This resource has been developed for people experiencing, supporting or treating someone with an eating disorder. (PDF, 5.1MB)
The Youth Health Resource Kit assists workers to deliver effective and youth-friendly health services.
The toolkit includes a section on health behaviours, helping young people to build and establish healthy habits in adolescence.
The aim of this paper is to provide an update on risk-taking behaviours in adolescence and highlight tips for re-orienting general practice towards youth-friendly preventive care for adolescents.
