QI initiative improves identification of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease
The team at Central Pottsville Medical Centre recently took on a quality improvement activity to improve identification of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. With two new nurses starting at the practice and one with a background of working on the cardiac and stroke ward, it was decided as a team to do a quality
Quit smoking: First 2000 Days webinar series
The 12th session of the First 2000 Days Webinar Series aims to provide you with the understanding and confidence to support patients or clients to consider stopping smoking, or help you to assist someone who is on their journey to become smoke free. Registration is essential to attend the workshop. To register, visit the Blue Sky
Heart-healthy eating simplified: a recipe for change
Hosted by the Heart Foundation in partnership with the World Heart Federation, this free webinar will explore the latest evidence on heart-healthy eating patterns. The webinar will also examine strategies and tools to make translation and implementation of heart-healthy eating patterns easier for your patients. An expert panelists’ discussion will translate the latest evidence, focus
Dr Sue Velovski named Rural Doctor of the Year
A rural specialist general surgeon in the Northern Rivers who played a major role in the response to the region’s devastating floods and is active in supporting junior doctors and advocating for a safe workplace culture in the medical profession – is one of two doctors to receive the RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year
Access to Free Interpreting Service
Allied health professionals in and around Coffs Harbour now have access to the Australian Government’s Free Interpreting Service (FIS). The FIS aims to provide equitable access to key services for people with limited or no English language proficiency. It is delivered by the Department of Home Affairs Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on behalf
Ageing and End-of-Life Workshop captures valuable insights
Healthy North Coast held an ageing and end-of-life workshop on 12 October in Ballina, attended by members of the public, as well as ageing and palliative care sector employees. This is the first of two workshops to explore journeys in ageing and end-of-life, with the second one to be held in Coffs Harbour in early
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
