This template will help GPs develop COVID-19 treatment plans for at-risk patients, enabling them to quickly access the best available treatment if infected. It was produced by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network’s GP Adviser Dr Jeannie Knapp. Use the following links to download in various formats: .rtf .docx .pdf More information on COVID-19 treatment … Continued
With the COVID-19 antivirals Paxlovid and Lagevrio now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), GPs play a pivotal role in managing patients with COVID-19 infections. However, there are significant challenges in prescribing these medications. Our expert panel included a respiratory specialist, a GP and a community pharmacist. They provided the latest evidence, hands-on experience … Continued
This session focused on easy to implement methods for effectively identifying and recalling patients at risk of COVID-19 needing booster vaccination.
Infectious diseases physician Dr Michael Birrell (Western Public Health Unit, Western Health) covered: winter boosters for vulnerable patient groups COVID-19 and flu vaccine timing clinical considerations for people who have had COVID potential questions from patients about COVID-19 and flu co-infection and vaccination.
COVID Monitor is a secure, online portal that allows you to view all of the patients enrolled in the model from your practice in one, clear dashboard.
This session was facilitated by Dr Peter Eizenberg. It clarified co-administration of COVID-19, influenza and other NIP vaccinations. We also addressed respiratory syncytial virus disease and prevention.
Christine Ferlazzo (project manager of the vaccine preventable conditions unit at North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network) hosted this Q&A session with Dr Wendy Bamberg (an epidemiologist and board-certified infectious diseases physician with the Western Public Health Unit).
Want to know more about how to manage COVID-19 patients in the community? Join this webinar, presented by two GPs in the NWMPHN region who will share their experiences and management of common presentations by COVID-19 positive patients.
This session provided GPs with guidance on the identification and management of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA vaccination.
This webinar was hosted on 30 June 2021 by HealthPathways Melbourne, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network. It provides clinicians with practical advice on the primary care management of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS), the rare and increasingly treatable side effect associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
