HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Incidental finding of reduced eGFR leading to chronic kidney disease diagnosis

George, 66, is a retired bank clerk who rarely attends his regular GP. He is doing so today for a review of his blood pressure, which was checked for the first time in this practice a month ago when he saw a nurse to have a vaccination. He is otherwise well but the blood pressure … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Fatty liver disease

James, 55, is a retired accountant who has booked a short appointment at his regular general practice for a review of his type 2 diabetes. His GP had organised for the routine blood tests required to be performed a week before the appointment. By inadvertently ticking E/LFT on the request form instead of U and … Continued

Primary Care e-Bulletin (6 February 2026)

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Network News (3 February 2026)

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Primary Care e-Bulletin (22 January 2026)

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Network News (20 January 2026)

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NWMPHN Palliative Care Needs Assessment

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network’s (NWMPHN) Palliative Care Needs Assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of the palliative care needs of people living in the NWMPHN region. Its purpose is to build an evidence-based understanding of how people with life-limiting illness, and their families, carers, and service providers experience care. It identifies gaps and opportunities … Continued

Primary Care e-Bulletin (15 December 2025)

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NWMPHN Modern Slavery Statement 2025

In 2018 the Australian Government passed the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), which requires companies with consolidated revenue of over $100 million to annually report on the risks of modern slavery within their operations and supply chains. This statement outlines actions taken by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) to identify, assess and address … Continued

Network News (9 December 2025)

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