General Practitioners

GPs play a essential role in improving bone health In Australia.
The investigation of patients with risk factors and the management of diagnosed osteoporosis is essential.

Osteoporosis Australia has produced concise GP information for the prevention and better management of osteoporosis.
See the signs, Think Osteoporosis


GP Snapshot (2011)

Reviews -

• Risk Factor for osteoporosis
• Investigation / Management algorithm
• Medicare rebates for Bone Density Testing
• Optimal Calcium, Vitamin D, Exercise recommendations for bone health


Men & Osteoporosis

• Specific review of risk factors in men
• Guide to investigation/treatment

 

Osteoporosis & Corticosteroid

• Brief review of corticosteroid use
• Implications for bone health

 


Exercise & Fracture Prevention

• Review of exercise for fracture prevention
• Prescribing exercise for bone health
• Summary of interventions / recommendations


 



Osteoblast GP magazine

Latest issue: Autumn 2011 - Surgery & rehab

 



Fracture Risk Calculators

Review of new fracture risk calculators


Progress in Osteoporosis

Quarterly review journal of current literature


   

 

Approved by Osteoporosis Australia Medical & Scientific Advisory Committee

Last Updated on Monday, 8 August 2011 11:20