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

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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

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Supporting the Older Patient in Alstonville

The next round of Nurse Network Meetings will return in August to teach you about supporting the older patient in primary health care. Join us to look at 75+ health assessments and My Aged Care. Learn to promote health, mobility and independence in older people. Look at how to identify resources for patient education, referrals

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Supporting the Older Patient in Kingscliff

The next round of Nurse Network Meetings will return in August to teach you about supporting the older patient in primary health care. Join us to look at 75+ health assessments and My Aged Care. Learn to promote health, mobility and independence in older people. Look at how to identify resources for patient education, referrals

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My Patient Needs Assistance with Accessing My Aged Care Services

Do your patients need assistance accessing My Aged Care services? The most efficient method for GPs to refer patients is via the My Aged Care GP Fax Referral Form. You can also complete an online referral form or direct the patient to call the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422, or you

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April Falls Month

Upcoming Coffs Harbour Nurse Network Meeting Mar 1: Falls Prevention

Upcoming Port Macquarie Nurse Network Meeting Feb 27: Falls Prevention

Do you have patients with experience of a long-term medical condition?

Expressions of interest are now open Community members are being invited to join a health consumer panel to help boost our Winter Program for people with long-term medical conditions. The health consumer panel will run from February to October 2018. It involves: Coming to a “co-design” workshop with local health services on 12 February to

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STAREE – Statins in Reducing Events in the Elderly

Mental health support available over the Christmas/New Year period

Interested in Knowing More about the NCPHN Diabetes Scholarship and Credentialling Support Program?