Have Your Say on the Disability Royal Commission
Synapse Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s release of the draft Terms of Reference for a proposed Royal Commission into the violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. Synapse Australia CEO, Associate Professor Jennifer Cullen said, “We are extremely pleased to hear this announcement. The proposed Royal Commission will provide the opportunity for people
ACRRM Non-VR Fellowship Support Program
On 1 January 2019, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) launched their Non-Vocationally Registered (Non-VR) Fellowship Support Program. This program is designed for non-VR medical practitioners wanting to maintain 100% of their Medicare billings via attaining specialist GP status. As part of the Stronger Rural Health Strategy, the Commonwealth will provide a
Are You Receiving Your Electronic Discharge Summaries?
More than 90 percent of discharge summary errors are due to out of date information. Follow this guide to ensure your details are current. Refer to your general practice software providers or IT providers to check your configuration. Ensure the practice NASH certificate is up to date. Ensure that you have the most up-to-date version
Online Courses from the University of Melbourne
The Mobile Learning Unit at the University of Melbourne offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) online courses for healthcare practitioners. Click the title to learn more about the courses below. Mastering Migraine Management A passion to share specialist knowledge and skills in the treatment of migraines has driven University of Melbourne Professor Tissa Wijeratne’s to create
New Telehealth Service Delivers Affordable Menopause Relief to Rural Women
A groundbreaking trial is set to commence this month in response to concerns that rural women are not accessing effective treatments for their debilitating menopausal symptoms. A new telehealth service will allow women living in remote areas to speak privately with a doctor via their phone, mobile device or computer. Women will be offered up-to-date
Learn How My Health Record Is Being Used in Practice
Do you want to learn how other health professionals are making My Health Record work for them and their patients? You’re invited to have dinner with Dr Andrew Jeremijenko in Kingscliff on Thursday 4 April 2019. Dr Jeremijenko will explain how the My Health Record system is used practically between hospitals, general practices and specialist
Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), in partnership with The University of Sydney, has launched a new Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) website for parents. The site provides a communication system and suite of resources for healthcare workers and parents/carers designed to support conversations about childhood vaccination. The SKAI parent site contains
Haemochromatosis Update
Iron Out Your Health Campaign Haemochromatosis Australia has commenced a social media campaign to let Australians aged 20-35 know about hereditary haemochromatosis. The campaign encourages family members of a person with hereditary haemochromatosis to talk to their GP about their family history. Stories by people with the condition are available to view here. Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Resources for Raising Children
Helping patients locate online information that’s evidence-based and easy to digest is not always quick or straightforward. The Australian Government-funded parenting website raisingchildren.net.au is finding favour among Australian GPs who are looking for ways to help parents navigate the journey of raising a family. This free, non-commercial site provides trustworthy, impartial information on child health,
Reducing the Incidence of Suicide: Health Experts Share Their Knowledge
In mid-February, North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) and the University of New England brought two internationally renowned experts together to share their knowledge with three North Coast communities on how to reduce the incidence of suicide. Download the PowerPoint presentations given at these events: PRESENTER: Professor Eric D Caine PRESENTER: Myfanwy Maple Professor Eric
Australian Medicinal Cannabis Safety and Effectiveness Study
Article supplied by the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria Approvals for the use of medicinal cannabis products have been rapidly increasing over the past 12 months. However, the vast majority of products being prescribed are not registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, and hence lack the usual clinical trial evidence of
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for People Living with PTSD
Article and image supplied by i love myself yoga Do some of your clients with trauma symptoms get stuck time and time again in overwhelming feelings, making it difficult for them to engage with you? Are you looking for ways to help them be more focussed in the here and now? Joining trauma-sensitive yoga classes
