Activism Against Ageism
Ashton Applewhite would like us to think differently about growing older. As written in her book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism… “Aging is a natural, lifelong, powerful process that unites us all. So how come so many of us unthinkingly assume that depression, diapers, and dementia lie ahead? Because of ageism — the
Winter Strategy 2019 Enrolments Close 29 March
Enrolments for Winter Strategy 2019 are closing next Friday 29 March. If your practice wants to participate this year please visit the enrolment form and submit your expression of interest. If you need further assistance or have any questions please contact Bernadette Carter on (02) 6618 5412 or email winter@hnc.org.au.
Aged Care Assessment and Consultation Service in Tweed Heads
Do you see older patients who have complex health care needs and are at risk of hospitalisation or dependence? Registered Nurse Practitioner Lisa Garland provides an Aged Care Assessment and Consultation Service to general practices and their patients in Tweed Heads. Lisa is employed by the Northern NSW Local Health District, but the service is
How Does the Law Apply in General Practice?
Image supplied by ELDAC General practitioners perform both clinical and legal roles for their patients, including completing Advance Care Directives, identifying substitute decision-makers, and making decisions about emergency or hospital treatment. To do this effectively it’s important for GPs to know end of life law. Visit the ELDAC Legal Toolkit for high-quality, state-specific information about
Healthy Towns Free Community Days Announced
New Palliative Care Helpline
Do you provide care for older people who may be nearing end of life? The ELDAC Helpline has been established to connect you with: Evidence-based palliative care tools, information and resources. Your local HealthPathways provider. The correct contact person or service for your query. Phone the ELDAC Helpline on 1800 870 155. Calls are free from any
Lismore a Trial Site for New Treatment for Vascular Dementia
Eligible patients across the Northern Rivers are being enlisted to take part in one of the nation’s largest clinical trials investigating a novel Chinese herbal extract Sailuotong (SLT). Conducted by NICM Health Research Institute (NICM), the Phase III clinical trial is also taking place in Melbourne and Brisbane, with further sites planned for Adelaide and
What Do I Do When My Patient Has an Urgent Need to Access Aged Care Services?
If your patient is already receiving My Aged Care services they should discuss their needs with their service provider, who may be able to arrange additional services on a time-limited basis. A patient can be directly referred to a service under exceptional circumstances in order to keep them safe, including an immediate need for nursing,
End of Life Directions for Aged Care Primary Care Toolkit
Image: ELDAC Are you confident in providing end of life care for older Australians? How do you know if your older patient is nearing death? How can you better manage their symptoms and help them die well? End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) is a free, government-funded resource designed to connect you with
My Aged Care and Post-Acute Services
Does a referral to My Aged Care replace my patient’s post-acute services? No. A referral to aged care services should not take the place of post-acute services. Hospitals should continue to provide access to post-acute care for services that are required as a result of an inpatient episode. Aged care services are not substitutes for
CareSearch’s 10th Anniversary Emphasises the Importance of Evidence-Informed Palliative Care
CareSearch is celebrating its 10th anniversary in August 2018 to highlight the importance of evidence-informed palliative care. CareSearch is an online resource designed to help those needing relevant and trustworthy information and resources about palliative care. As the demand for palliative care in Australia increases, so too does the need to ensure that patients, their carers
Can You Query the Status of a Patient’s My Aged Care Referral?
GPs, nurses, and your patients can query the status of their My Aged Care referral / assessments at any time by contacting the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422. You will need to provide the confirmation number from the referral. Related HealthPathways resources for GPs Mid and North Coast HealthPathways has published
