Ella, a 34-year-old human resources manager, has presented to her usual GP after completing a positive home pregnancy test. After her mother passed away from terminal cancer 12 months ago, she has been on escitalopram 20mg daily. Since being on antidepressant therapy, she has noticed a marked improvement in her ability to focus on complex … Continued
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A female, 28, presents to her regular GP who has been managing her for iron deficiency anaemia for the previous two months. To do this, the GP has been using the Iron Deficiency Anaemia guidance on HealthPathways Melbourne, and found menorrhagia to be the likely cause.
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management take effect early in the 2025-26 financial year. The changes – the first since 2005 – enable a patient-centred approach to continuity of care for people living with a chronic condition, reducing the administrative burden on general practice. Our self-directed practice activation resources provide … Continued
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.
A female attends her local GP clinic. She has developed a fever and cough. She has been more tired in the past two days and thinks her eyes look red. The GP takes a thorough history and notes that she returned from Bali five days ago. On checking her immunisation record through the Australian Immunisation … Continued
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.
NWMPHN's delivery of the Australian Government's Medicare Mental Health phone service has been successfully verified under the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
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.
