Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An update on policy and practice in Australia
Published by Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) information exchange, this paper describes the key policy and practice initiatives implemented in Australia since 2016, and the effect these initiatives have had on workforce capacity in relation to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It provides practitioners with information on the principles of effective practice when working with
PCOS in general practice study – call for participants
Western Sydney and Monash Universities are undertaking research on the translation of clinical guidelines on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in general practice. The project aims to understand the barriers to and enablers of using tools that have been developed to assist GPs in providing care to women with PCOS. The project is led by Dr
Exploring the GP-Patient relationship
We are seeking GPs and their practices willing to participate in a study exploring how healing GP-Patient relationships are experienced and cultivated. Patients of consenting GPs will be invited to complete an initial patient survey, after which a smaller number of patients and their GPs will be invited to participate in semi-structured interviews and complete
Moderna vaccine rollout expands to include children aged 6 and older
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for 6- to 11-year-old children and became available from February 24. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendation follows the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval of Moderna for children aged 6 years and older on 17 February. Pfizer vaccine continues to be available to children aged 5 and
NNSW hospital mental health admission and discharge notifications now live
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) has now gone live with their mental health admission and discharge notifications (ADNs). This is an extension to their existing ADN services, with ADNs previously being delivered for chronic disease patients. Hospital admission and discharge notifications are intended to improve the flow of information to the GP about a
GP Respiratory Clinics increasing access to COVID testing
GP Respiratory Clinics across the North Coast have recently taken delivery of a large number of rapid antigen tests. This is enabling increased access to COVID-19 testing for local communities. Alongside COVID testing for the community, GPRCs are also available to provide assessment and management services for respiratory patients. GPRCs have been established at the
Vaccination after testing positive for COVID-19
A COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is recommended for people aged 16 years and older who completed their primary course 3 or more months ago. Given the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in our communities, some will likely need to delay their scheduled COVID-19 vaccination due to isolation and/or illness. People who have had
Managing COVID outbreaks in North Coast RACFs
Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) outbreak numbers across the region have reduced by 50% in the last few weeks providing a small period of recuperation for all. Over 85% of RACFs have had an outbreak or exposure, and as we move into outbreaks being part of business, as usual, the learnings from the last month
Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society to talk drug and substance use
On Tuesday 1 March, the Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society will meet online to discuss drug and substance use. As voted by Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society members, drug and substance use is one of the most serious health concerns in the local region. This is consistent with the 2018 Local Health Needs
Dr Austin May to talk hypertension
Join Dr Austin May as he facilitates a conversation on hypertension management in the primary care setting. With Dr Stephen Moore, Neil Chapman and Carolyn Davis. Hypertension is a significant threat to population health. Globally, high blood pressure is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths every year.* Hypertension is consistently one of the
New oral antiviral therapies for COVID-19
HealthPathways update – February 2022
The COVID-19 HealthPathways continue to be regularly updated as new information becomes available. To view a full list of updates, please visit COVID-19 Recent Changes. COVID-19 Case Detection COVID-19 Active Case Management COVID-19 Self-care Patient Triage Support COVID-19 Case Management Tools and Resources COVID-19 Referrals New HealthPathways COVID-19 Isolation Support Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Follow-up Amenorrhoea
