North Coast GP Training to Deliver Continuing Professional Development Opportunities
North Coast Primary Health Network has entered a new funding partnership with North Coast GP Training (NCGPT) to deliver a range of local networking and education events for the North Coast primary healthcare workforce. As part of the partnership, NCGPT will be: Establishing an Education Advisory Group to advise on and oversee the development of
Last Chance to Speak Up About the NDIS
It’s your last chance to take part in NCPHN’s NDIS survey! We want to know about your experience supporting people to test for and become a participant of the NDIS. What you tell us will help in the development of referral pathways, resources, training and other initiatives that will make it easier for you to
Pacific Cardiology and Specialist Centre Opens in Murwillumbah
A new dedicated specialist centre has opened in Murwillumbah. Pacific Cardiology and Specialist Centre will allow GPs to refer patients to local consulting specialists rather than having to travel to the Gold Coast.murwill Pacific Cardiology and Specialist Centre provides services in cardiac, geriatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology and psychiatry. Most specialist services will also be able to
Assessing Work Capacity for Patients with a Psychological Condition
General practitioners play a critical role in helping people with ill health or injury to recover and participate in work. To support this role, Comcare has produced a new resource for GPs on assessing capacity for patients with a psychological condition. Presented by consultant psychiatrist Dr Dielle Felman, the five-minute video provides better practice information and
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare – Are You Ready?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in healthcare, sparking ongoing debate about ethical, clinical and financial pros and cons. Complex algorithms will soon help clinicians make accurate determinations about health from large amounts of information. While this future might seem alarming to some, it’s one we must prepare for. Last year, the Centre for
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Port Macquarie
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program (PRP) at Port Macquarie Base Hospital is now a rolling intake program. Participants can commence the program any week of the year (apart from a downtime period of three weeks over Christmas). Port Macquarie Base Hospital aims to deliver prompt and timely access to the eight-week exercise program, avoiding previous delays to
Immunisation Update – August 2019
Australian Immunisation Register The Department of Human Services has updated its website to include information on accessing and using the Australian Immunisation Register as a medical practice, medical practitioner, midwife, nurse practitioner or other vaccination provider. Click here to learn more. Q Fever NSW Health has developed an online module, Q Fever – Early Diagnosis
General Practice Colleague Referrals
Mid and North Coast HealthPathways will soon list general practitioners who are qualified to provide certain specified services to patients of other GPs without obligation to continue care. The service is provided and the patient is returned to the referring GP for follow-up. If you have specific areas of expertise and wish to receive referrals
Become an Early Adopter of NCPHN’s Digital Health Guide
Do you think there’s an app-alling number of digital health apps out there? We do. That’s why North Coast Primary Health Network is funding a new Digital Health Guide – and we want your feedback. With an estimated 250,000+ health and medical apps in the iTunes and Google Play stores, the Digital Health Guide is
Speak Up About the NDIS
It’s time to speak up about your experience supporting people to test for and become a participant of the NDIS. What you tell us will help in the development of referral pathways, resources, training and other initiatives that will make it easier for you to support people. Who should complete the survey? General practitioners General
Support and Advice for Parents in Coffs Harbour
Tresillian has partnered with the Mid North Coast Local Health District to include day services at the Tresillian Coffs Harbour Family Care Centre and the new innovative Tresillian 2U mobile unit. The Tresillian 2U mobile service is provided from a purpose-built vehicle visiting key locations accessible to families including Nambucca, Bowraville, Macksville, Kempsey and Wauchope.
Healthlink – Oculo Optometrist SmartForm
There is a new national HealthLink SmartForm available for Best Practice, Genie, Medical Director and Medtech Evolution software programs. Through HealthLink, the Oculo Optometrist SmartForm referral allows GPs to locate and refer to an optometrist within close proximity to the patient. The SmartForm has been specifically designed to help patients with diabetes or other potential
