HealthPathways Update – September 2019
New HealthPathways have recently been published on the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. New HealthPathways Psychiatry Advice Bone and Joint Infections in Children Infectious Gastroenteritis Acute Diabetes Assessment Reviewed HealthPathways Department of Veterans’ Affairs Food Allergy Anxiety in Adults Non-acute Paediatric Surgery Assessment Chronic Disease Support Liver Clinic Assessment Domperidone to Increase Milk Supply
North Coast GP Training Expressions of Interest Now Open: Clinical Societies and Nurse Networks
North Coast GP Training (NCGPT) has entered a partnership with NCPHN to deliver a range of local networking and education events for the North Coast primary healthcare workforce. The partnership includes establishing up to six Clinical Societies and four Nurse Networks across the region. NCGPT is looking for clinicians who are interested in: Participating in
Practice Incentives Program Update
The Department of Health’s Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Quality Improvement (QI) Incentive commenced on 1 August 2019. Over half of all eligible practices nationally signed up by the end of the first week. The first Incentive Payments will be made to practices in November 2019. If your practice has not yet registered for PIP QI
North Coast GP Training to Deliver Continuing Professional Development Opportunities
North Coast Primary Health Network has entered a new funding partnership with North Coast GP Training (NCGPT) to deliver a range of local networking and education events for the North Coast primary healthcare workforce. As part of the partnership, NCGPT will be: Establishing an Education Advisory Group to advise on and oversee the development of
Assessing Work Capacity for Patients with a Psychological Condition
General practitioners play a critical role in helping people with ill health or injury to recover and participate in work. To support this role, Comcare has produced a new resource for GPs on assessing capacity for patients with a psychological condition. Presented by consultant psychiatrist Dr Dielle Felman, the five-minute video provides better practice information and
General Practice Colleague Referrals
Mid and North Coast HealthPathways will soon list general practitioners who are qualified to provide certain specified services to patients of other GPs without obligation to continue care. The service is provided and the patient is returned to the referring GP for follow-up. If you have specific areas of expertise and wish to receive referrals
Get the Facts About Patient Driving Safety & Opioid Treatment
Health professionals caring for patients who receive opioid agonist treatment (OAT) need to be aware of the potential impact of treatments and other factors on driving safety. The University of Sydney, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Users & AIDS Association have collaborated to develop the Driving Safety: Sedating Medications and Opioid Agonist Treatment course.
Improving Outcomes for Adults with Atopic Dermatitis
Do you see adult patients with poorly controlled or persistent eczema? AÂ free accredited e-module (developed in collaboration with the Australasian College of Dermatologists) works through a real patient’s experience with apparently refractory eczema. Find out what eventually worked, in the patient’s own words. Learn practical strategies to improve adherence and break the itch-scratch cycle, from
New Service to Help GPs Support People With Mental Ill-Health
North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) has joined with seven other NSW primary health networks to fund a psychiatry support line for GPs to access specialist advice for people under their care. The GP Psychiatry Support Line is free to use and connects GPs with a psychiatrist who can provide advice on diagnosis, investigation, medication
NCPHN Funds North Coast GP Training to Deliver Education Events
NCPHN is pleased to announce a new funding partnership with North Coast GP Training. GPs, practice nurses and allied health professionals are set to benefit from a range of local networking and education events. With an estimated 6,200 primary health care professionals working within the NCPHN footprint, North Coast GP Training will work closely with
Only One Place Left for the Next Free Chronic Pain Webinar
Free webinars are available for GPs and other health professionals in the Mid North Coast region to assist in the management of patients living with chronic pain. Priority placements are given to those working in Kempsey, Nambucca, Bowraville, Grafton, Wooli/Minnie/Ulmarra inner surrounds, Maclean, Yamba and Iluka. There is only one place left for the next
HealthPathways Update – July 2019
New HealthPathways have recently been published on the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. NSW Ambulance Authorised Care Plans Calcium Supplementation Non-acute Paediatric Immunology Assessment Vitamin D Supplementation for Adults Spinal Cord Impairment Specialised Services Renal Colic and Kidney Stones Scrotal Lumps in Adults Acute Scrotal or Testicular Pain in Adults Reviewed HealthPathways Croup Delirium
