Clinical guides for general practice
Short, practical summaries on questions that come up often in general practice — written for clinicians rather than patients. Free to use and to share within your practice.
Iron deficiency in pregnancy
Thresholds for treatment, oral versus intravenous iron, and when to retest.
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Low-dose aspirin in pregnancy
Who to offer it to, the timing that matters, dose and duration.
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Screening for preeclampsia
First-trimester risk assessment, what is screened and how results change management.
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Progesterone for threatened miscarriage
Where the evidence supports progesterone, in whom, and at what dose.
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Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
A stepwise approach to treatment, and the thresholds for escalation or admission.
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Vulval conditions — a comparison guide
Side-by-side comparison of the common vulval dermatoses, with distinguishing features and first-line treatment.
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Referral guides — in preparation
Obstetric referral guide
When to refer in pregnancy, what to include for a booking referral, and the dating and screening information that speeds up triage.
In preparation
Gynaecology referral guide
Presenting problems commonly referred, first-line investigations worth having in hand, and which presentations warrant an urgent appointment.
In preparation
High-risk pregnancy pathways
Twin pregnancy, VBAC, breech, fetal growth restriction and maternal medical conditions — how each is monitored and when maternal–fetal medicine is involved.
In preparation
Referral checklist
A single page covering everything that helps in a referral letter, and the secure messaging, fax and email routes. Print it or pin it beside the desk.
In preparation
These four guides are being written. If you need one now, ring the rooms on 03 8400 6193 or email hello@drjamesaridas.com.au and the current advice will be sent to you directly.