BreastScreen Videos Available to Download
New promotional video clips from BreastScreen NSW are available to play in waiting rooms or GP consultation rooms. Click the links below to download them. Click to download (83 MB) https://youtu.be/ymoozzg7zcU Click to download (11.4 MB)
Digital Australian Immunisation Handbook and Videos
The Australian Immunisation Handbook is now available online, along with videos about the science of immunisation and a document providing answers to common questions about vaccination. The digital handbook contains the most up-to-date recommendations for the use of vaccines in Australia. Immunisation providers can give patients the best possible advice regarding vaccine preventable diseases. Those working
New Australian Immunisation Register eLearning Education Modules
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. The Department of Human Services has published new AIR eLearning education modules to help vaccination providers understand how to access and use the AIR site and record vaccination episodes. The five modules help with: Registering and requesting access to the
Survey: National Cervical Screening Program Renewal
Family Planning NSW is conducting a survey to explore knowledge, attitudes and practices following the renewed National Cervical Screening Program in December 2017. If you are a clinician delivering cervical screening with a practice location in NSW, Family Planning NSW would appreciate your participation in the survey. Click here to access the survey. The survey
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that the North Coast NSW PHN region has the fifth highest rate of prostate cancer in Australia? Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, with almost 20,000 diagnoses and close to 3,500 deaths each year. All men aged over 50 (or over 40 if they have a family
Optimal Care Pathway – Quality Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Cancer
Cultural understanding and respect are key to improving Indigenous cancer care and outcomes. Cancer Australia has released a new, first of its kind Optimal Care Pathway, which identifies core approaches to ensure quality care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer and improve their cancer treatment experience and outcomes. The Optimal Care Pathway
Invasive Meningococcal Disease
The peak season for meningococcal disease is winter and spring. General practitioners and other immunisation providers need to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease, the need for immediate treatment and, where possible, ensure that patients at risk of meningococcal disease are offered protection through immunisation. Meningococcal vaccine factsheets and frequently asked questions about
Reminder About Cervical Screening for Patients Under 25 Years
A diagram has been developed to assist women younger than 25 years of age to determine when they are due for routine cervical screening. The diagram can be found on the National Cervical Screening Program website along with a series of frequently asked questions. Click here to visit the HealthPathway for Cervical Screening. For a list
Australian Immunisation Register eLearning Program
If you’re a vaccination provider and would like to learn more about using the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) website, try these new education modules: Registering and requesting access to the AIR site Accessing the AIR for the first time Submitting information to the AIR Recording overseas immunisations Notifying AIR of immunisation medical exemptions Click here
Update from the National Cervical Screening Program
Recording Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Status on Pathology Request Forms The National Cancer Screening Register Rules 2017 require the following information to be collected about all individuals who undergo Cervical Screening Tests: Indigenous status Country of origin Preferred language This information enables the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) to:
Hepatitis Update
Primary Care Providers Have a Vital Role in Eliminating Viral Hepatitis in Australia With effective treatments available to help manage hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C, Australia is leading the way for a future without viral hepatitis, which is the theme of Hepatitis Awareness Week 2018 (23-28 July 2018). An estimated 237,894 Australians are living
Comprehensive Cancer Feature Coming In HealthSpeak
In the next issue of HealthSpeak magazine, we’ve talked to leading North Coast clinicians about exciting advances in treating cancer locally. Dr Adam Boyce brings GPs up to date with a roundup of advances in immunotherapy including the main drugs used and potential side effects and benefits. Dr Patrick Dwyer talks about how the uses
