Quit Smoking for Mental Health Month
Did you know that up to 75% of people with a mental health issue smoke? This is over 60% more than the general NSW population! People with a mental health issue who smoke have higher levels of nicotine dependence and smoke more frequently. Despite being as ready to quit as people without a mental health
My Health Record – What to Tell Your Teenage Patients or Others Affected by Family and Domestic Violence
From recent conversations with health care practitioners, two of the most asked questions about My Health Record are: “What if my patient is affected by family and domestic violence?” “When can teenagers take control of their My Health Record?” Family and Domestic Violence If your patient is concerned about an individual finding them or their child
New Resource to Help Women Find Their Perfect Contraception Partner
To mark World Contraception Day (26 September 2018), Marie Stopes Australia has created a new web resource to help women re-assess their contraception at various life stages and reflect on a broader range of contraceptive alternatives that might suit them. To help facilitate contraception information exchange between practitioners and patients, Marie Stopes Australia has created
Digital Australian Immunisation Handbook and Videos
The Australian Immunisation Handbook is now available online, along with videos about the science of immunisation and a document providing answers to common questions about vaccination. The digital handbook contains the most up-to-date recommendations for the use of vaccines in Australia. Immunisation providers can give patients the best possible advice regarding vaccine preventable diseases. Those working
My Health Record Event for Allied Health and Aged Care
North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) invites allied health and aged care practitioners and practice staff to an interactive workshop in Kingscliff on 18 October 2018. Come along to hear the latest information and updates on My Health Record. Learn how you can save time and streamline business processes whilst improving continuous care for patients.
New Medical Practice at Scotts Head
Pictured: Dr Marlene Pacy and Natalie Young Natalie Young is the enthusiastic Practice Manager at Mid North Coast’s newest medical practice at Scotts Head. The practice offers a range of patient-focused medical services in new, purpose-built medical facilities. Natalie has teamed up with her mother and brother to provide quality services. ‘Our service has been needed
Are You a GP with an Interest in Health Workforce Development?
North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the General Practitioner Clinical Advice Consultancy – Workforce Northern NSW. The EOI closing time has been extended to 10am on 1 October 2018. Eligible general practitioners or organisations are sought to provide clinical advice to NCPHN on Workforce (one of NCPHN’s priority
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Port Macquarie Breast Cancer Clinic
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse will open a Breast Cancer Clinic in Port Macquarie this October. Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is one of Australia’s only two dedicated comprehensive cancer hospitals, and is located in Camperdown Sydney near the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The purpose-built cancer hospital treats some of the highest number of patients and has the largest
Register Now for Transformers III
The Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation’s (the Centre) Transformers Special Event Series is back for November 2018. This year the theme is ‘Planning & Contributing Together’. Transformers III brings health and social care professionals together with local government agencies, non-government agencies, academics, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to explore new alliance trends. Register now and
Slow Growth HealthPathway
“Slow growth” or poor weight gain is a common problem in infants and children and can cause significant parental concern. Serial measurements are needed to assess a child’s growth. One-off measurements show a child’s size but not their growth. It is recommended that: World Health Organisation (WHO) growth standards be used for children under two
New Australian Immunisation Register eLearning Education Modules
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. The Department of Human Services has published new AIR eLearning education modules to help vaccination providers understand how to access and use the AIR site and record vaccination episodes. The five modules help with: Registering and requesting access to the
New Law Protects Against Medicine Shortages
The supply of critical and life-saving medicines will now be protected with the Federal Parliament passing landmark legislation. Under the new law, which comes into force on 1 January 2019, medicine companies will have to report shortages of important medicines as soon as they occur. In addition, if a critical drug is being removed from
