HealthPathways a one-stop shop for MBS items
A new pathway – ‘Guide to MBS Items’, has been added to HealthPathways, capturing on one page frequently used Medicare Benefits Schedule item numbers for general practice, including those related to COVID-19. HealthPathways Clinical Editor, Dr Kate Allan, said the page was designed as a quick reference guide to the MBS. Its information applies Australia-wide,
Let’s talk hypertension in primary care
Join Dr Austin May as he facilitates a conversation on hypertension management in the primary care setting. He will be with Dr Stephen Moore, Professor Neil Smart and Ingrid Sivertsen. 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
Opportunity to join the HealthPathways team
Are you a GP who is passionate about medical education and regional health systems improvement?  Are you seeking a new challenge and the chance to use your leadership, problem solving and communication skills in a non-clinical setting? Healthy North Coast is advertising two roles for GPs in non-clinical setting, supporting the HealthPathways and Education teams.Â
HealthPathways update June 2022
The COVID-19 HealthPathways continue to be regularly updated as new information becomes available. New pathways added to our Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website are outlined below: Dyspepsia and GORD Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Claiming MBS Items for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Co-payment Measure SafeScript NSW SafeScript NSW – Clinical Support
New HealthPathways immunisation updates
The HealthPathways team has recently reviewed and updated 5 key immunisation pathways.
HealthPathways update: May 2022
The COVID-19 HealthPathways continue to be regularly updated as new information becomes available. New HealthPathways: Community Support for Children, Youth, and Carers Frailty in Older Adults Inflammatory Bowel Disease Medications for Inflammatory Bowel Disease B12 Deficiency Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Follow-up Our GP Clinical Editors have reviewed the following pathways: Falls Risk Assessment
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
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
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.
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
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
GP management of COVID-19 – new HealthPathways to support patient care
Emily is a 24-year-old student with no pre-existing medical conditions, who you saw last week for an initial antenatal visit. She now presents for a telehealth appointment for the results of initial investigations. During the consultation, Emily reveals that she has just received a positive result from a COVID-19 test after finding out she was
