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“Pre-hab” preparing patients for surgery

“Pre-hab” preparing patients for surgery

Surgeons across Central Adelaide are championing ‘pre-hab’ to help ensure patients are in the best possible condition for surgery. Pre-habilitation is known to reduce risk factors that can lead to poorer outcomes – and GPs can help. After a patient has been referred,...
EDGE team helping older patients get the right care

EDGE team helping older patients get the right care

GPs wanting advice around how to navigate the Royal Adelaide Hospital emergency department when directing older patients are able to contact the EDGE team (Emergency Department, Geriatrics, Eighty+). Since its introduction in 2019, the EDGE team has focused on helping...