COPD HealthPathways Reviewed
The following COPD HealthPathways have been updated: COPD Diagnosis and Initial Management Medications in COPD Differentiating COPD from Asthma. Stable COPD Management and Review Acute Exacerbation of COPD End-stage/Palliative COPD Management The COPD HealthPathways provide best practice guidelines on how to identify COPD in your patients and offer guidance on assessment and management. The referral
COVID-19 Assessment and Management in Residential Aged Care
The new COVID-19 Assessment and Management in Residential Aged Care HealthPathway is for general practitioners and specialists assessing and managing patients in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). There is a handy link at the beginning of this pathway to the COVID-19 Information and  COVID-19 Initial Assessment and Management HealthPathways. The ‘Background‘ section provides a brief
New COVID-19 Updates on HealthPathways
The Health Alert located on the HealthPathways home page has recently been updated with the following NSW Health link for quick and easy access: We have recently added a new NSW Health link about COVID-19 Testing – Getting test results to local GPs from local health districts (LHDs). This can be accessed from the COVID-19
New Chronic Fatigue Syndrome HealthPathway
The new Chronic Fatigue Syndrome HealthPathway has undergone an intensive amount of work by one of our HealthPathways Clinical Editors, Dr Sarah Mollard. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), remains a complicated and poorly understood disease. CFS can be diagnosed with a careful history, a
Domestic & Family Violence HealthPathways
According to the Safer Pathway program, the number of domestic violence victims seeking help has increased by 10 per cent since the COVID-19 lockdown commenced. Mid and North Coast Localised Pathways has recently updated the domestic and family violence suite of pathways. Each pathway provides best practice guidance on how to assess, manage and refer
HealthPathways Update – May 2020
The COVID-19 suite of HealthPathways undergo frequent review. They are updated with new information and service updates as they are advised to the team. Here are the COVID-19 pathways currently available on HealthPathways: COVID-19 Practice Management COVID-19 Initial Assessment and Management COVID-19 Ongoing Assessment and Management (new) COVID-19 Referrals (respiratory clinics added) COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Impact
COVID-19 Referrals HealthPathway
The COVID-19 Referrals HealthPathway is frequently reviewed and updated with new services as they become available. A recent addition to this page is the Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) In-Reach Service commenced by the Northern NSW Local Health District. The new service provides advice and clinical support with COVID-19 testing, symptom management and end of
Introducing the New Mobile-Friendly HealthPathways
We are pleased to introduce a new, mobile-friendly HealthPathways platform. Whether you’re in a clinic, a hospital or out in the community, HealthPathways can now be accessed and used on a variety of computers and devices. The new look and navigation style will make it even easier to find the information you are looking for. Click
HealthPathways: An Essential Tool
By Dr Renee Strazzari We hear often that the COVID-19 pandemic and its global impact is unprecedented. It’s true that fundamentally COVID-19 has changed the whole health care ballgame and with so many changes it can be hard to keep up. That’s why I strongly encourage healthcare professionals to take advantage of the Mid and
HealthPathways Redesign Coming Soon
On 17 April, HealthPathways will soft launch a new look and navigation style. This will make it even easier to find the information you are looking for. Plus, the new design will be fully mobile optimised, making it more user-friendly from your phone and tablet. Access remains unchanged: https://manc.healthpathways.org.au/index.htm Username: manchealth Password: conn3ct3d Once you
Updates to COVID-19 and Influenza Immunisation HealthPathways
The HealthPathways Team is working hard to bring you up-to-date information. The following changes have been made to COVID-19 pathways in the last 24 hours: COVID-19 Practice Preparation – no change COVID-19 Assessment and Management – Change to clinical editor’s note: “General practitioners are requested to offer testing to travellers living in backpacker or hostel
COVID-19 Telehealth HealthPathway
The newly localised COVID-19 Telehealth HealthPathway offers information about telehealth consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 30 March 2020, these MBS items have become general in nature and have no relation to diagnosing, treating or suspecting COVID-19. The pathway steps through : Determining eligibility Patient suitability Pre-screening for patients who may be infected Reviewing practice
