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.
With COVID-19, influenza and other bugs continuing to circulate, health professionals are urging people to seek the right care in the right place at the right time. If you have mild COVID-19, flu, cough or cold symptoms, a GP is the best health professional to quickly provide you with the care you need. If your … Continued
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.
Melbourne’s hospitals are under pressure. Surges in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses could overload the hospital system in 2022. It is crucial that we direct people with mild respiratory issues to a general practice this winter. Where general practices and other health services are not equipped to see such patients face to face, GP … Continued
Melbourne’s hospitals are under pressure. Surges in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses could overload the hospital system in 2022. It is crucial that we direct people with mild respiratory issues to a general practice this winter. Where general practices and other health services are not equipped to see such patients face to face, GP … Continued
Melbourne’s hospitals are under pressure. Surges in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses could overload the hospital system in 2022. It is crucial that we direct people with mild respiratory issues to a general practice this winter. Where general practices and other health services are not equipped to see such patients face to face, GP … Continued
Melbourne’s hospitals are under pressure. Surges in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses could overload the hospital system in 2022. It is crucial that we direct people with mild respiratory issues to a general practice this winter. Where general practices and other health services are not equipped to see such patients face to face, GP … Continued
Melbourne’s hospitals are under pressure. Surges in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses could overload the hospital system in 2022. It is crucial that we direct people with mild respiratory issues to a general practice this winter. Where general practices and other health services are not equipped to see such patients face to face, GP … Continued
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We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
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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.
