A fortnightly HIV clinic and a fortnightly nurse run STI clinic were available at Byron Central Hospital until July 2018. North Coast Sexual Health Services (Lismore Sexual Health and Clinic 145, Tweed Valley Sexual Health) is reviewing the role of this service.
Currently both clinics are suspended. GPs in the area might notice an increase in people with HIV or requesting STI care attending their practice. People requiring specialist services can be referred to Lismore Sexual Health Service on (02) 6620 2980 or Clinic 145 on (07) 5506 6850. GPs and nurses are also welcome to contact the nurses and specialists at these services for advice.
In order to determine the future of the Byron Bay service, North Coast Sexual Health Services would like input from GPs, either directly or by involvement in an interest group.
HIV/Sexual Health GP Interest Group
North Coast Sexual Health Services would like to invite expressions of interest for an HIV/Sexual Health GP Interest Group. The scope of the group would include:
- Input into the future of HIV/Sexual Health care in Northern NSW.
- Learning opportunities in HIV/Sexual Health.
- Flexible participation, eg. attending small group breakfasts or email/phone involvement.
GPs are also invited to express interest in training.
HIV s100 Prescriber Training
North Coast Sexual Health Services would provide local s100 prescriber training if sufficient GPs express an interest in the training. The face-to-face course would be offered in early 2019.
Training includes an online component, followed by a two-day face-to-face course. To complete the training there is a post course activity and assessment. Successful completers of this training are awarded 40 Category 1 RACGP QI and CPD Points.
For more information about training see How to Become a HIV s100 Community Prescriber.
To express interest about either opportunity, please contact Lismore Sexual Health Service on (02) 6620 2980. Dr Natalie Edmiston, Staff Specialist is available to speak to GPs. Email: [email protected]
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