Primary Clinical Care Manual (12th edition 2025)
The Primary Clinical Care Manual (PCCM) is the principal clinical guide for health professionals working in rural, remote and isolated health settings.
Electronic version
The online version is the PCCM controlled copy. Downloaded and hardcopies are uncontrolled and may be out of date. Make sure you use the online controlled version and check regularly for updates.
- Full manual (PDF 7517 kB)
- Section 1: Patient assessment and transport (PDF 311 kB)
- Section 2: Pain, nausea and vomiting (PDF 650 kB)
- Section 3: Emergency (PDF 2871 kB)
- Section 4: General (PDF 972 kB)
- Section 5: Mental health and alcohol withdrawal (PDF 4798 kB)
- Section 6: Obstetrics and neonatal (PDF 947 kB)
- Section 7: Sexual and reproductive health (PDF 579 kB)
- Section 8: Paediatrics (PDF 1065 kB)
- Section 9: Immunisations (PDF 2148 kB)
- Section 10: Appendices (PDF 2203 kB)
- Anaphylaxis flowchart (PDF 57 kB)
- Criteria for early notification of trauma for interfacility transfer (PDF 61 kB)
- Abbreviations and acronyms (PDF 2313 kB)
- References (PDF 879 kB)
Printed copies
You can order a printed copy. The 12th edition is only available in spiral bound ($95 + postage).
Queensland Health facilities can order the PCCM from SHANA. Contact your local supply coordinator to have the Material number mapped to the plant and SLOC that you wish to order from. See below:
| Manufacturer Part Number | Supplier Product Description | Price (excl. Postage) | Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10458762 | PRIMARY CLINICAL CARE:MANUAL:12TH ED | $95 | Primary Clinical Care Manual 12th edition |
What's new
Find out what’s new in the PCCM 12th edition 2025 (PDF 197 kB).
Updates
21/07/2026 - Update
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About the manual
Learn more about the manual, structure and the review process.
Training
The PCCM 12th Edition 2025 course is now live on iLearn.
Course links:
- Internal catalogue: PCCM 12th Edition 2025 – iLearn Internal Catalogue
- External catalogue: PCCM 12th Edition 2025 – iLearn@QHealth External Catalogue
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the PCCM. You can share your suggestions or comments by filling in our online form.
Contribute to the manual
Thanks to contributors to the 12th edition (PDF 111 kB).
If you want to be a reviewer for future editions, email PCCM@health.qld.gov.au.
Last updated: 21 July 2026