Apply now for RACGP 2023 Mentoring Program
Applications to join the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP) 2023 Mentoring Program are open until 31 October. The program provides early career GPs with an experienced GP mentor to provide professional and personal guidance on how to manage the challenges that may arise in general practice. The RACGP is seeking experienced GPs who
Health of the Nation report focuses on general practice sustainability
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ General Practice: Health of the Nation report provides annual insights and draws on specifically commissioned research spanning six years to highlight point-in-time and longer-term trends in Australian general practice. This year’s report focuses on the sustainability of general practice, highlighting concerning issues that have arisen, including: burnout among
CPD is changing for doctors across Australia
The Medical Board of Australia is changing what continuing professional development (CPD) looks like not only for GPs, but for doctors of every specialty. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has developed online tools to help you understand the changes and seamlessly integrate CPD into your working life. The RACGP is offering an
GP22 tackles the future of general practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practice’s ‘GP22’ conference offers rich clinical content, plenary speakers, opportunities for professional development and access to a vibrant general practice community. GP22 is being held in Melbourne from 25-27 November and promises to tackle some of the biggest issues facing general practice in Australia. Headlining the program is Prof.
The importance of coordinating end-of-life patient care
Flinders University’s new End-of-Life Essentials module, ‘The Importance of Coordinating Patient Care‘, explores end-of-life care needs through ‘George’. The scenario takes place during George’s transfer from his residential aged care facility to hospital, and after assessment, back to his facility. Patients at the end of life have usually been receiving services from various health professionals for
Back to Health conference tickets still available — last day to register
Healthy North Coast’s first Back to Health Conference is shaping up to be a great three days of learning, networking and focus on preventive health, all on beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country at Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour, from 21 – 23 October. Registrations close 8pm Tuesday 11 October, but there’s still time to take advantage of
Create a shortcut to HealthPathways from your clinical software
Medical Director clinical software allows you to create shortcuts for websites. For example, you can add Mid and North Coast HealthPathways as a shortcut to open in your default web browser, directly from Medical Director. HealthPathways has step-by-step instructions on how to create a HealthPathways shortcut in Medical Director. Open this link: How do I
The First 2000 Days Webinar Series: Refugee Health
The 10th session of the First 2000 Days Webinar Series will highlight the difficulties that humanitarian refugees face when settling in Australia and what you can do as professionals to support these families in their health journey. Michele Greenwood will present this session from 10:00am – 11:30am on 11 October 2022. Register here. Michelle started the nurse
Help shape the future of vaccine safety surveillance in Australia
Researchers at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) are conducting a study investigating the current use of vaccine safety surveillance systems by immunisation providers across Australia. To help inform this study, GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists are invited to participate in a short telephone or video-conference interview to share your experiences –
Survey will help to determine male health training and resource needs
Are you a health or medical professional who sees males in your practice? Healthy Male wants to hear from you. Healthy Male provides accredited training activities, evidence-based clinical resources, best practice guidelines and the latest news on male health. They’ve created a quick survey to ensure they continue to meet your needs effectively and efficiently
Free Interpreting Service extended for non-Medicare COVID-19 vaccinations
The Department of Home Affairs has temporarily extended its Free Interpreting Service, provided by TIS National, to cover non-Medicare patients receiving their COVID-19 vaccine. This extension supports the Australian Government’s objective to encourage non-English speaking residents in the Australian community to be vaccinated against COVID-19. TIS National makes telephone interpreting services available 24 hours a
Dr Caroline West to facilitate Back to Health conference in October (21—23)
Healthy North Coast is excited to announce that Dr Caroline West, general practitioner and host of the ABC TV series ‘Ask the Doctor’, will facilitate our 3-day Back to Health conference in October. Dr West will not only keep the agenda on track, she will help to set the tone for the entire program. Back to
