High ferritin? An unexpected benefit for others 

Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia, with around 1 in 200 people living with the disease. Causing an overload of iron in the body, it is a debilitating condition, and can be fatal. There is an unexpected benefit for others in the form of regular blood donations – and a High Ferritin app to help

What to expect at this week’s Clarence Valley Clinical Society

If you’re yet to register for this week’s Clarence Valley Clinical Society, get registering! This free-to-attend, face-to-face event is your chance to embed yourself in your local community of health professionals. More than 30 GPs, nurses, allied health, practice managers and reception staff and service coordinators have already registered. Don’t miss out! Clarence Valley Clinical

What to expect at this week’s Coffs Harbour & Bellingen Clinical Society

If you’re yet to register for this week’s Coffs Harbour & Bellingen Clinical Society, get registering! This free-to-attend, face-to-face event is your chance to embed yourself in your local community of health professionals. More than 30 GPs, nurses, allied health, practice managers and reception staff and service coordinators have already registered. Don’t miss out! Coffs

Are your patients eligible for home COVID-19 vaccination?

A nurse immuniser from the Northern NSW Local Health District can now visit eligible people in their homes to give a COVID-19 vaccine. Your patients may be eligible if they: have an injury, long-term health issue or condition that makes it hard for them to move around or leave home have a disability are a

MNCLHD asks GPs to ensure contact details are correct

The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is asking GPs to ensure their contact details are up to date. This enables patient information, such as electronic discharge summaries and admission discharge notifications, to be sent via electronic communication – the main communication mechanism between hospitals and primary healthcare providers. Accurate GP details are critical for

Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program announced

Women eligible for a screening test under the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) will be able to self-collect their own screening sample (accessed through their primary healthcare provider) from 1 July 2022. Self-collection was originally introduced in December 2017 as part of the renewed NCSP, but access is currently restricted to: women who have never

Course in vaccinology and immunisation science

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) are offering a course in vaccinology and immunisation science. This practical online course is for people relatively new to vaccines and for those wanting to broaden and update their understanding of vaccines, vaccine development and the principles

HealthPathways update – November 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccination 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 Vaccination Information COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure COVID-19 Referrals New HealthPathways Unexpected Deterioration in an Older Person Our GP Clinical Editors have reviewed and updated the following pathways: Genital Ulcers

Webinar helps practitioners manage the risk of service disruption

Participants at this week’s ‘Preparing your practice for an open Australia’ webinar have praised the presentation and its timeliness. Organised by Healthy North Coast and facilitated by Kym Poyner and Riwka Hagen, the hour-long session was delivered in response to the easing of public health restrictions and the ongoing risk of service disruption through community

RACF COVID-19 booster news and updates

COVID-19 booster vaccination clinics are currently being planned for residents of residential aged care facilities (RACFs). Clinics will be carried out by the same vaccination providers that were engaged by the Australian Government for the first two rounds. The providers will go on-site to RACFs to vaccinate residents needing their booster, and give any first

Supporting and strengthening primary care as Australia reopens

As Australia opens up to living with COVID-19, the Australian Government is investing $180 million in primary care to treat future COVID patients. Federal Health and Aged Care Minister Greg Hunt said with a highly vaccinated population, most COVID-positive people would be able to be managed in the community and would not require hospitalisation. Included

Updated NSW Immunisation Schedule

The NSW Immunisation Schedule has been updated and is now available on the NSW Health website. The updated schedule includes the extension of the shingles catch-up program until 31 October 2023. For clinical guidance on immunisation visit: HealthPathways: Immunisation Username: manchealth Password: conn3ct3d