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Introducing 'Testing, testing 1, 2, 3', a multi-format educational program designed to support GPs to use pathology tests more effectively, and reduce the harms of non-rational test ordering.

A multi-format educational program designed to support GPs to use pathology tests more effectively, and reduce the harms of non-rational test ordering.

The aims of the program are to:

• Educate GPs on the range of influences on test ordering behaviour.
• Reinforce the potential costs, adverse effects and harms of inappropriate test ordering.
• Support GPs to apply strategies for rational use of pathology tests in clinical practice.

'Testing, testing 1, 2, 3' is a multimedia education program including a variety of activities. You can choose to do just one activity or complete them all:

• Self-paced e-learning
• Live webinars
• Practice-based education activities - mini audit
• Clinical opals - bite sized cases
• Podcasts
• Supporting reference material.

The education is targeted at GPs, medical educators, GP supervisors and GP registrars. It is also suitable for eligible nurse practitioners.

This education is funded by the Department of Health Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP). QUPP was established to support the pathology sector in the pursuit of continued improvements and to encourage innovation in pathology related practices, amongst requesters/referrers, providers and consumers of pathology services.

Details

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Define the range of influences on test ordering behaviour.
2. Describe the potential costs, adverse effects and harms of inappropriate test ordering.
3. Apply strategies for rational use of pathology tests in clinical practice.

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