Online Course: Occupational Carcinogen Exposure
In some Australian workplaces, employees are exposed to a diverse range of carcinogens at higher concentrations and for longer periods of time than the general public. It has been estimated that 3.6 million Australians are exposed to at least one carcinogen at work and approximately 5,000 cancers each year are caused by workplace exposures. It
The Benefits of My Health Record for Pharmacy
North Coast Primary Health Network had a chat with Coffs Harbour pharmacist Tanya Maloney who shared how she uses My Health Record in providing care to her patients. Tanya registered her pharmacy as a provider for My Health Record (MHR) in May 2017 after North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) got in touch to explain the
Survey: Treatment Decision-Making Support Needs in Problematic Alcohol Use and Comorbid Depression
Are you a clinician who sees patients/clients for problematic alcohol use and comorbid depression? The University of Sydney wants to better understand the treatment decision-making needs of people with problematic alcohol use and comorbid depression. Researchers are surveying clinicians who manage/treat people with problematic alcohol use and comorbid depression to gain clinical insights into their patients’
Survey: Physical Activity and Nutrition Counselling in General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) invites GPs and general practice registrars currently practising in Australia to share your insights and opinions on physical activity and nutrition counselling in the general practice setting in Australia. By completing this survey, you will be contributing your experience and assisting the RACGP in the development of
Proposals Wanted: Youth Mental Health Services in Ballina and Byron Bay
What is the project? Young people in Ballina and Byron Bay have limited access to mental health support services. Young people in our region still access mental health services at the lowest rate of all age groups. The Mental Health Services for Youth Project aims to address the access issue while improving mental health outcomes
Graduate Certificate in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education
Western Sydney University’s new diabetes course is set to commence in July 2019 (midyear intake). Led by Professor David Simmons, this unique course is associated with a high level of clinical expertise and world class research in diabetes, care, education and prevention. The course has been designed for multidisciplinary clinicians including: Registered nurses Dietitians Podiatrists Exercise
Online Course: Navigating Genomic Testing in Primary Care
GPs are expected to engage in more discussions around genomic information with patients as genomic tests become more common. The Garvan Institute of Medical Research has worked with ThinkGP to develop a 1.5-hour interactive module. This RACGP and ACRRM accredited resource aims to help GPs understand genomic testing and reports. Click here to learn more.
Local Workshops to Reduce the Pain of Prescription Opioids
Responsible pain management for acute conditions in hospital and primary care settings is key to tackling the escalating use of opioids in the management of non-cancer acute pain. To assist health professionals tackling the pain of prescription opioids, two interactive educational evening will be held in: Presenter: Dr Liam Ring (Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist) Facilitators:
Tweed Workshop to Reduce the Pain of Prescription Opioids
Responsible pain management for acute conditions in hospital and primary care settings is key to tackling the escalating use of opioids in the management of non-cancer acute pain. To assist health professionals tackling the pain of prescription opioids, an interactive educational evening will be held in Tweed Heads on Thursday 20 June 2019. Presenters: Dr
PBS Scheduling Changes
From 1 May 2019, all standard dose Proton Pump Inhibitors will change from Restricted Benefit to Authority Required (Streamline). This will affect: Esomeprazole 20mg Lansoprazole 30mg Omeprazole 20mg Pantoprazole 20mg Rabeprazole 20mg Higher doses will require phone approval. This may take some learning – for example, esomeprazole 40mg tab is not authority approved for GORD
Immunisation Update May 2019
NSW Immunisation Schedule The NSW immunisation schedule has been updated as of April 2019. It outlines the routine schedule of vaccines provided free under the National Immunisation Program and the vaccines provided for children, adolescents, adults and at risks groups. Click here to download the schedule. Adolescent Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Clinical advice for vaccination providers
New Training Opportunity: Recognise and Respond to Domestic Violence
General practitioners (GPs) who work full time are engaging with approximately five women per week who, within the last year, have been violated (physically, emotionally or sexually) by their intimate partner. Many patients will not display any obvious physical indicators of the abuse, but the harm can be severe and long lasting. Domestic violence and
