RACGP: The Red Book

RACGP has issued the 10th Edition of The Red Book. RACGP - Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice

 

Published since 1989, The Red Book is the RACGP’s general practice handbook for preventative care. General practice teams can refer to The Red Book for comprehensive guidance and recommendations on:

  • maintaining and/or improving patients’ short- and long-term health

  • addressing health disparities faced by disadvantaged and vulnerable population groups

  • prevention of chronic disease

  • early detection of specific disease through evidence-based screening

  • empowering patients through health education and promotion.

Please note that The Red Book does not include disease management.

 

The Red Book has two companion publications:

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