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
Webinar explores how to increase Indigenous health equity
A free webinar – Better Care Everywhere: Enhancing Health Equity Across ANZ – will be held on Thursday, 24 March at 5pm. Everyone is entitled to equitable health opportunities and resources in order to be healthy and empowered. Yet data shows there’s still significant health inequity across the ANZ region, particularly in rural, remote and
Let’s talk about sex: sexuality and sexual difficulties
On Friday 25 March and Saturday 2 April, Monash University will host an introductory online course in sexual medicine and therapy. The course will discuss the need to talk about sex, the obstacles in talking about sex and empowering registrants to raise and discuss topics of sexuality and sexual difficulties with their patients or clients.
New HealthPathway will help women with complications following pregnancy termination
A new HealthPathway – Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Follow-up – has been established for women who may be experiencing complications after terminating a pregnancy. HealthPathways Clinical Editor Dr Kate Allan said the pathway was developed in response to a need in the community. Local general practitioners and gynaecologists contributed to developing the pathway in during
Neurology update at MNCSOC
Dr Andre Loiselle, Consultant Neurologist has regretfully made the decision to cease visiting the Mid North Coast Specialist Outreach Clinic after 14 years of service, however, will continue to report EEGs which are performed at the clinic Monday and Tuesday weekly. Dr Balaji Kalband, Consultant Neurologist will be replacing Dr Loiselle’s clinics and kindly offered
Emergency health funding available for rural and remote doctors and their communities
When disaster strikes, it doesn’t discriminate based on location. This means that crucial health services in rural and remote communities, already stretched to their limits, can be heavily impacted. It could be the single-doctor town whose clinic and equipment didn’t make it. Townspeople cut off from lifesaving health services. Or areas simply over-run with illness
Mental health high on PM’s ‘extra support’ list
An additional $31.2 million for mental health support services is one of a range of measures promised to flood affected communities in northern NSW this week. Making the funding pledge was Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who toured Lismore and surrounding areas on Wednesday, viewing some of the devastation and meeting with community leaders. He also
HealthPathways Disaster Management guidelines updated
As flood recovery continues, Healthy North Coast is reminding health professionals that detailed disaster management information and advice is available on Mid and North Coast HealthPathways. HealthPathways Clinical Editor Dr Sarah Mollard said lessons learned from the 2019-20 bushfires and 2021 floods helped inform recent updates to the pathway Disaster Management – General Practice Response.
