Medical Links
The following websites provide further medical and diagnostic pathology resources:
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Lab Tests OnlineLab Tests Online Australasia is an online resource for healthcare consumers produced by pathology health professionals. It provides information on a wide range of pathology tests including result interpretation and frequently asked questions. Many conditions and diseases are described with links to appropriate laboratory tests. |
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The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)The RCPA is the leading organisation representing pathologists in Australasia. Its mission is to train and support pathologists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare. The RCPA also provides an complete online listing of pathology test guidelines. |
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The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)NATA is the authority that provides independent assurance of technical competence through a proven network of best practice industry experts. NATA provides assessment, accreditation and training services to laboratories and technical facilities throughout Australia and internationally. NATA accreditation provides a means of determining, formally recognising and promoting the competence of facilities to perform specific types of testing, inspection, calibration, and other related activities. |
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is the professional organisation that focuses on the safety and quality of general practice. The college is the largest general practice representative body in Australia and the largest representative body for rural general practice. |
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The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM)The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) is an incorporated educational institution whose prime objective is the training and examination of specialist emergency physicians for Australia and New Zealand and the ongoing Maintenance of Professional Standards of the Fellows. |