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
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
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
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
Port Macquarie and Hastings Clinical Society to talk adolescent mental health
On Wednesday 23 February, the Port Macquarie and Hastings Clinical Society will discuss adolescent mental health. The number of young people reaching out for mental health services has led to an increase in youth-focused mental health interventions in the Port Macquarie and Hastings region. Navigating these pathways for treatment requires clinicians to better understand treatment models
Ballina and Byron Clinical Society to discuss models of mental health care
As many local clinicians report, navigating the mental health care system can be difficult. Some people are too unwell for primary care but not unwell enough for state-based services. Referred to as “the missing middle”, their care is too complex for a GP but not severe enough for admission to hospital. As well as managing
Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Clinical Society to Talk Non-Pharmacological Management of Depression and Anxiety
On Thursday 17 February, the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Clinical Society will discuss non-pharmacological management of depression and anxiety. There is an abundance of evidence assessing the effectiveness of treatments for depression and anxiety. In many cases, non-pharmacological options can be as effective as pharmacological treatment options. They can also demonstrate significant advantages when combined with
New website looks after the health and wellbeing of doctors
If day-to-day business isn’t enough, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a particularly stressful time for many medical professionals. Help is now at hand for GPs and medical students via a new website, www.drs4drs.com.au, developed by the medical profession for the medical profession. It can help you find the support you need, including online resources, referral
Congratulations to GP Synergy award winners
A belated shout-out to the winners of the prestigious North Coast region 2021 GP Synergy awards. GP Synergy annually presents a number of awards to recognise excellence and ongoing commitment to quality general practice education and training by: an accredited GP Synergy supervisor a practice manager of an accredited GP Synergy practice a GP Synergy
Updated COVID-19 return to work guidelines
The HealthPathway for COVID-19 Infection Control and Staff Exposure has been updated to include information about return to work if a staff member tests positive. The pathway’s name has also been updated, it is now called COVID-19 Infection Control and Staff Exposure or Infection. Changes A section has been added to guide returning staff who have
