Resource Type: Digital resources

Practical palliative care for general practices: working together for better outcomes (19 November 2024)

By

This webinar will help build palliative care capability in general practice, enabling participants to better support and manage palliative care patients in the community. They will also learn about local community palliative care providers and the services they offer. Session resources Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways use Banksia Palliative Care Service website: https://banksiapalliative.com.au/how-to-refer-a-client/​ … Continued

Emerging business trends in primary care: Payroll tax in Victoria and practice viability (13 November 2024)

By

This is the second in our series of the education sessions focusing on emerging business trends in primary care. Join Avant Law and Avant Practice Solutions as we explore the latest solutions to increase revenue and efficiencies for your practices. We will also explore the most recent payroll tax updates. Session resources Presentation slides Earn … Continued

How does NWMPHN work with its community to make health care better?

By

To keep our region healthy, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) speaks with locals about how we can improve health outcomes. These community members form our ‘People Bank’, and everyone in our catchment is welcome to join. To find out more, head to this page. *This animation is part of a three-part series explaining … Continued

What is NWMPHN?

By

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) works on behalf of around two million people in our region. Our goal is to improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of everyone in our community. For more information, visit this page. *This animation is part of a three-part series explaining our role within the health care … Continued

What is primary health care?

By

From when someone is born, right through to old age, primary care is where they go most often for their health. When the primary health care system is working well, people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. For more information, visit this page. *This animation is part of a … Continued

PHN explainer videos

By

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has published three new animations that serve as easy-to-understand explainers of our role within the health care sector and community. The videos, produced alongside Punchy Digital Media, are titled: What is primary health care? What is NWMPHN? How does NWMPHN work with its community to make health care … Continued

Meningitis and sepsis in children: Assessment, diagnosis and immediate treatment (23 October 2024)

By

If you are a clinician working in an Urgent Care Clinic, this webinar provides the knowledge and skills needed for assessing, diagnosing and treating paediatric meningitis and sepsis. Hear from Dr Claire Wilkin, a paediatric emergency physician at the The Royal Children’s Hospital. Resources and slides View slides from this workshop (.pdf) PPCC inclusion criteria … Continued

Emerging business trends in primary care: Health reform and change management (22 October 2024)

By

The first in our four-session series, this webinar is ideal for health care professionals, managers, and leaders. Discover the real-world value of MyMedicare registration and how it benefits practices and patients. Learn key change management strategies for small health care businesses, including leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement and effective communication. View slides from this workshop (.pdf) … Continued

Shared maternity care workshop 2: Endocrine and haematological conditions in pregnancy (15 October 2024)

By

This workshop was held on 15 October 2024 and was the second of two Shared Maternity Care workshops. Dr Jessica Deitch discussed the screening and management of common perinatal endocrine disorders. This included when to screen for thyroid issues, management of hypothyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy and postpartum thyroiditis. The presentation also covered … Continued

Family violence secondary consultation service

By

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has commissioned GenWest and Berry Street to provide family violence secondary consultation to primary care providers in its catchment. The service connects primary care practitioners with specialist family violence providers for expert advice by phone or email between 9am and 5pm on business days. What does the service … Continued