Remote Vocational Training Scheme
The Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) is calling for applications from doctors wishing to undertake GP fellowship training, starting in 2019. RVTS is a training program for medical practitioners in remote and isolated communities throughout rural and remote Australia.The purpose of the program is to train doctors in remote communities for remote communities. The training
How to Get More Information About Your Patient in Hospital
Are you confident all the hospital teams have your most recent general practice details? One of the reasons patient information (discharge summaries) isn’t received by some GPs is because the hospitals are unaware that contact details have changed or there is uncertainty as to which details are still correct. Whenever a GP or practice details
Too Much Medicine and How Asking Questions Can Help You Avoid It
Registrations are open for a free health event that will bring together health consumers, community representatives, health professionals and academics from across Northern NSW. The day-long conference is an initiative of the Community Engagement Advisory Council – the peak community advisory group for North Coast Primary Health Network and the Northern NSW Local Health District.
Helping Your Patient Navigate the NDIS
HealthPathways has recently published the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathway. The NDIS is Australia’s first national scheme for people with permanent and significant disability and aims to enable up to 460,000 Australians under 65 years of age to live an ordinary life and achieve their goals and aspirations. The NDIS funds a range of
Have Your Say on the Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines Review
The Department of Health is seeking feedback as part of a review of selected topics under the Pregnancy Care Guidelines. The topics included in this consultation are: Cervical length measurement to predict preterm birth Syphilis Chlamydia Cytomegalovirus Prolonged pregnancy Pregnancy Care Guidelines Pregnancy Care Guidelines are designed to support Australian maternity services to provide high-quality,
Opportunities to Be Involved in HIV and Sexual Health Medicine
Although progress is being made in reducing new HIV infections, many people are living with HIV in our communities. HIV is now a chronic health condition with effective and well tolerated treatments and an excellent prognosis. The average age of people living with HIV is increasing, so many people are facing health conditions related to
Changes to the Administration of M-M-R II
M-M-R II is a vaccine used to help protect people from getting measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). M-M-R II is now approved for two routes of administration: subcutaneous and intramuscular (IM) injections. The product information has been updated to include text on IM administration in the relevant sections. The updated product information and the
MBS Item Changes for GPs
MBS changes for GPs take effect from 1 November 2018. Spirometry Fees The existing MBS item no. 11506 for spirometry testing attracts an MBS fee of $20.55 for GPs and can be claimed as often as needed throughout the year. An additional item, no. 11505, is being introduced with a higher fee of $41.10. The
Are You a Nurse Working in Primary Health Care?
APNA Transition to Practice Program Trying to find your feet in primary health care or want to try your hand at mentoring nurses new to primary health care? The Transition to Practice Program will help you grow your skills, knowledge and confidence and set you up in your career. This 12-month program will support the
GP Volunteers Needed for Inhaler Technique Study
Want to sharpen your inhaler skills? Asthma experts are giving GPs in Coffs Harbour the opportunity to better help respiratory patients who are struggling to use their inhalers correctly. The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is calling for GP volunteers for a new study looking at doctors’ experiences with inhaler technique on different devices. “There
National Asthma Council Australia Launches Health Professionals Network
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has recently launched its Health Professionals Network. This network aims to engage a broad range of health professionals who provide care to people who have asthma or allergies, and who want to help improve asthma resources and services. The Health Professionals Network is designed to be flexible and allow members
GPs Wanted to Provide Advice on Clinical Workforce Matters in Northern NSW
Are you a GP with an interest in helping health professionals learn and update their skills? North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN), is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from GPs or organisations to provide clinical advice to NCPHN on Health Workforce matters. The contract term will run up until the end of June 2019. The
