Genetic Testing for Couples Planning a Pregnancy
New position statements from the RACGP and RANZCOG recognise the importance of preconception carrier screening. This means more patients will present to general practice looking for information regarding rare genetic conditions and the role of genetic testing. Preconception carrier screening is genetic testing to assist couples in identifying their chance of having a child with
My Health Record: Workflow Integration for GP & Specialist Practice Managers
North Coast Primary Health Network invites all Specialist and GP Practice Managers to lunch to hear from an expert panel of clinicians about integrating My Health Record into practice workflows. They will also share how they engage patients with My Health Record. Date: Thursday 15 November 2018 Venue: Surf Club Restaurant & Bar, 23 Surf
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)
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Updates
Mental Health Pilot for Veterans Tunstall Healthcare has been commissioned by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to deliver a unique research pilot. The pilot is targeting younger veterans (both gold and white card holders) with low acuity mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. The veterans are provided the Clevertar app on their mobile phone
RACGP Digital Business Kits
Are you making the most of technology in your practice? The RACGP Digital Business Kit provides a suite of resources and guidance to promote the adoption and meaningful use of technologies in general practice. The uptake of e-health technologies has the potential to improve the care of all Australians, particularly in aged care, chronic disease
Mental Health and Primary Care eLearning
The Mental Health Essentials eLearning program is offering free Level 1 CPD modules until 31 December 2018. The modules have been designed with input from nurses working in primary care and other experts, are evidence based, and include real life scenarios that primary care nurses experience in day-to-day practice. The program includes five one-hour Level 1
HealthPathways Update October 2018
New HealthPathways have recently been published on the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. New HealthPathways Menopause Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) Slow Growth Analgesia in Children with Acute Pain Child with a Rash Wrist Fractures in Children Proximal Humeral Fractures Clavicle Fracture Reviewed and Updated HealthPathways Talus and Calcaneal Fractures Metatarsal Fractures Morton’s Neuroma Toe
Community Survey Presentation is Now Available Online
Key findings from the 2018 North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) Community Survey were presented to locals at four public presentations during September 2018. Presentation slides, audio and speaking notes are now available online. The full NCPHN Health Needs Assessment report and a range of factsheets focusing on health priorities and different North Coast locations
Security Warning: Health Organisations Impacted with Ransomware
Over recent weeks, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has become aware of media devices within a small number of organisations in the health sector being infected with WannaCry ransomware. This specific type of ransomware variant was first detected in May 2017, spreading across 150 different countries in just two days and affecting over 200,000
Byron Bay HIV/Sexual Health Clinic Under Review
A fortnightly HIV clinic and a fortnightly nurse run STI clinic were available at Byron Central Hospital until July 2018. North Coast Sexual Health Services (Lismore Sexual Health and Clinic 145, Tweed Valley Sexual Health) is reviewing the role of this service. Currently both clinics are suspended. GPs in the area might notice an increase
Lismore Base Hospital Pain Clinic Staffing Changes
Dr. Liam Ring, Medicine Specialist has commenced in the role of Co-Director of the Multi-Disciplinary Pain Management Clinic at Lismore Base Hospital. Dr Tim Scholz will continue to work as Co-Director. Please ensure that all referrals are named to either of the medical directors, Dr Tim Scholz or Dr Liam Ring and addressed to: Lismore
Nurse Educator – Achievements
By Melanie Franz, Nurse Educator, RACF & GP Dear Primary Health and Residential Aged Care Nurses, I am writing to let you know that today is my last day as Nurse Educator, Residential Aged Care & Primary Health. I want to update you on the project and bid you farewell, for the meantime. I have
