Reducing landfill in general practice
Authored and submitted by Dr Paddy McLisky, FRACGP. If you have an article or a letter that you would like to submit for publishing consideration, please click here. As a General Practitioner working primarily in Skin Cancer Medicine (First Light Healthcare, Ballina), I am disheartened by the amount of waste I produce at work every day.
Embed falls screening and prevention into general practice during April Falls Month
In support of April Falls Month, Healthy North Coast has launched a new Primary Care Impact initiative to improve falls awareness and response in general practice. One in three people aged 65 and over fall every year. It is the leading cause of hospitalisation in older adults (41%) and costs an estimated $3.9 billion nationally
DVT and associated pathways contain updated information
Every year, thousands of Australians develop thrombosis, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Among the causes of DVT are: being in bed for long periods, such as when in hospital being inactive and sitting in a cramped position, such as during a long flight having recent major surgery having an injury, such
Practice Owners National Conference 14-15 May 2022
From the 14–15 May 2022, the Practice Owners National Conference is coming to Hobart. With an exciting program locked in, you’ll discover how to run a sustainable and viable practice and learn how to navigate challenges facing practice owners today. Check out these stand-out sessions on offer at the conference: Leadership in action with Major
EOI still open for free clinic space in Lismore
Healthy North Coast received a great response to our offer last week to provide free temporary clinic spaces to flood-affected primary care clinicians and services. This has been made possible through additional Australian Government funding through the PHN Program and our strong partnership with Lismore’s Southern Cross University (SCU). There are still some spaces available
Your and your staff’s mental health and wellbeing is important, too!
The flooding and its aftermath have taken a toll on us all, with inevitably some people more affected than others. While we are all focused on supporting our communities, it’s also important that we practice self-care so that we can stay fit and well to continue to show up each day — this will be
Healthy North Coast’s upcoming webinar series explores women’s health
Healthy North Coast will be talking all things women’s health during a 7-part webinar series taking place during 4 – 8 April. Join one or more sessions to learn more about health topics that concern women and their families. Webinars are being held on different days and times, with a range of topics covering antenatal care,
Influenza vaccination 2022
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released clinical advice on season influenza vaccines for 2022. Key points Vaccination is recommended each season for everyone aged 6 months and older. Influenza vaccine and a dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be administered on the same day. As international borders open, seasonal influenza virus may
PCI: Improving gender affirming healthcare
The needs of the transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) people are an important aspect of delivering patient centred care in general practice. Primary care environments need to be supportive and inclusive of all gender identities and expressions of gender identity. This is important because negative experiences within primary care can lead to future hesitation
RACGP Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) GP Education Program grant payment closes soon
The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) GP Education Program aims to help GPs better support and treat patients experiencing AOD related problems. All members have access to the program’s online Essential Skills Training as well as the opportunity to discuss AOD patient cases with their peers on Thursday evenings at AOD Connect: Project ECHO. Treatment
Study looks at methamphetamine use in young people
A new Turning Point educational video is available – ‘Testing new medications for methamphetamine use disorder (MAUD) in young people’. The video is presented by Assoc. Prof. Gillinder Bedi and Dr Alexandre Guerin. Methamphetamine use commonly starts in adolescence or early adulthood. New treatment approaches for young people are required. This presentation provides an overview
Online ear health CPD for nurses
Education at Crystal Clear Ears offers a number of online modules designed to provide continuing professional development for nurses working in primary health. The CPD Portal is ideal for nurses looking to develop their knowledge and skills to perform accurate aural health assessments and improve their understanding of ear disease. The portal includes online learning
