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Distribution Priority Area update may bring GP recruitment opportunities for some general practices

NWMPHN

16 August 2022

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Boosting cervical screening in general practice with our PIP QI reports and self-collected samples

Dr Jeannie Knapp, GP and Primary Health Care Improvement GP Adviser, NWMPHN

15 August 2022

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Asthma care in 2022: Symbicort Turbuhaler vs Rapihaler and tips for performing spirometry during the pandemic

Dr Jeannie Knapp, GP and Primary Health Care Improvement GP Adviser, NWMPHN

15 August 2022

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Pre-infection treatment planning for COVID-19 early antiviral therapies

Dr Jeannie Knapp, GP and Primary Health Care Improvement GP Adviser, NWMPHN

15 August 2022

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Long COVID management: a GP’s perspective

Dr Elizabeth Williams (GP at PVH Medical)

15 August 2022

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Don’t wait for new vaccines to get your fourth COVID-19 jab, experts urge

NWMPHN

11 August 2022

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Presenting a roadmap for health reform

Dr Melissa Sweet, Andrew Masterson

10 August 2022

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Commissioning care finder services to help older people navigate the aged care system

NWMPHN

10 August 2022

Priority populations

#963872

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Australian Immunisation Register update: details on new features and the new look education pages now available

PHN Immunisation Support Program

9 August 2022

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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HealthPathways Melbourne is seeking GP reviewers

HealthPathways Melbourne

9 August 2022

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Upcoming education and training

17 Aug 2022

Palliative Approach - Advanced Communications

Supporting the workforce
Chronic disease
Palliative care
Patient populations

Facilitated by: Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA)

Available to: Practice Nurses, General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Allied Health Practitioners, Medical Specialist, Alcohol and Other Drug Worker, Aged Care Worker, Mental Health Worker

18 Aug 2022

Treatment of Antimicrobial Resistant STIs: Mycoplasma Genitalium, Gonorrhoea and Others

Blood borne viruses
Clinical support
CPD Points available

Facilitated by: VHHITAL

Available to: General Practice, Practice Nurses, General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Practice Staff, Allied Health Practitioners

18 Aug 2022

Abuse of Older People

Older adults
Patient populations
CPD Points available

Facilitated by: RACGP

Available to: General Practitioners

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