Publications Archives - North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Suspected acute cystitis

March 31, 2026

By NWMPHN Comms

Bethany, 36, presents to her GP with a two-day history of incomplete bladder emptying, stinging on urination and increased urinary frequency. For the past three weeks there has been some intermittent right flank tenderness, without any suggestion of fever, malaise, rigors or night sweats. Bethany had assumed that this was the result of her restarting … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Paediatric intoeing over several years

March 23, 2026

By NWMPHN Comms

Luca, four, attends the clinic with his father, who is concerned that the child’s feet “turn inwards” when he walks and runs. Luca’s childcare educators have also mentioned that he trips more often than other children during outdoor play. He does not complain of pain but has recently started avoiding running games.

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.

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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, Disability and Ageing 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.