New pathway for over 60s to access Pfizer vaccine
The Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website now includes a simple way for over-60s who are contraindicated for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to access the Pfizer vaccine. The Mid North Coast and the Northern NSW Local Health Districts have both implemented the referral process. Further information is available on the COVID-19 Vaccination Information HealthPathway under
HealthPathways housing assistance and homelessness services in our region
Clinicians supporting patients presenting with homelessness concerns can find comprehensive local and statewide resources on the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. HealthPathways Clinical Editor Dr Sarah Mollard said the resources may prove invaluable when supporting patients facing issues like domestic violence, lack of housing security, or loss of job leading to financial hardship. ‘These events can all
HealthPathways addresses abuse and neglect of older people
A new HealthPathway for Abuse and Neglect of Older People has been established to address this growing community concern. HealthPathways Clinical Editor Dr Hilton Koppe said the Royal Commission into Aged Care, which handed down its final report in February, had highlighted the issue. ‘The pathway encourages clinicians to think about specific groups of people
New HealthPathway covers drug allergies and adverse patient reactions
People’s reactions to different medications are the subject of a new Mid and North Coast HealthPathway. The Drug Allergy and Adverse Reaction HealthPathway provides background information about drug allergies, which are common and occur in up to 15% of patients. The pathway looks at assessing a patient’s reaction, determining what caused it, managing the reaction
Check out the latest localised pathways for our region
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Parkinson’s Disease Nursing Children’s Eye Problems Medical Practitioner Mental Health Just a reminder that our COVID-19 Vaccination HealthPathways are regularly updated as new information becomes available. To view a full list of updates actioned please visit COVID-19 Recent Changes Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination COVID-19 Vaccination Information COVID-19
New HealthPathway for mild traumatic brain injury
Mild traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Many people recover during the first few days after injury, but some people will experience significant symptoms beyond several months post-injury. HealthPathways Clinical Editor Dr Grace Leung said concussion was an important presentation in general practice. It can result from playing contact sports, falls,
New HealthPathway: medical practitioner mental wellbeing
The new Medical Practitioner Mental Health HealthPathways was localised for Mid and North Coast HealthPathways by Dr Hilton Koppe, HealthPathways Clinical Editor. Input into the development was received from multiple clinical subject matter experts, who recommended many of the resources that are included. This pathway has been designed for general practitioners providing mental health care
HealthPathways Update – April 2021
New to HealthPathways Electronic Prescribing Vulvodynia Chronic Pelvic Pain COVID-19 Vaccination HealthPathways These HealthPathways are regularly updated as new information becomes available. To view a full list of updates, visit COVID-19 Recent Changes. Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination COVID-19 Vaccination Information COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure Reviewed and Updated HealthPathways COVID-19 Ongoing Assessment and Management Head and Neck
HealthPathways Evaluation
The HealthPathways program has recently embarked upon an evaluation process to assess its value to clinicians and the health system, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Mid and North Coast HealthPathways is delivered by a collaboration between Healthy North Coast, the Mid North Coast Local Health District and the Northern NSW Local Health District. It
General Practices Prepare for Possible Outbreak
With a COVID-19 case now identified in the Northern Rivers, it is timely for general practices to review their COVID-19 patient care and practice management. HealthPathways offers a number of comprehensive pathways to support general practice: COVID-19 Practice Management COVID-19 Initial assessment and management COVID-19 Ongoing Assessment and Management COVID-19 Referrals COVID-19 MBS Items COVID-19
Updates to Disaster Management HealthPathways
The Disaster Management HealthPathways have been updated to reflect the current flood disaster response. Disaster Management – General Practice Response Updated to include: Emergency information about NSW flood evacuation orders How to access the free Healthy North Coast GP Telehealth service to support people in evacuation centres How to access disaster relief recovery payments for
HealthPathways Update – March 2021
New HealthPathways have recently been published on the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. New to HealthPathways Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure Urinary Incontinence in Women Reviewed and Updated HealthPathways Bowel Cancer Symptoms Previous Bowel Polyp Surveillance Inflammatory Bowel Disease Colonoscopy Surveillance Bowel Cancer Screening Previous Bowel Cancer Colonoscopy
