Early identification and management of developmental delay in children (3 December 2024)

This session will equip GPs with the necessary skills to identify and manage developmental delays in children effectively. Session resources Presentation slides Starting Blocks – National resource base on early childhood education and care: https://www.startingblocks.gov.au  Raising Children Network  – A wide range of resources for parents and caregivers: https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/developmental-delay  Disability Gateway – Federal government website with comprehensive … Continued

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

Perinatal mental health and psychotropic medicines in pregnancy (1 October 2024)

Up to one in five women experience perinatal anxiety or depression, and it is important health practitioners have the knowledge and confidence to support families. This in-depth webinar – facilitated by The Royal Women’s Hospital – features leading experts in the field and covers common mental health presentations, evidence-based screening tools and how to have … Continued

Child mental health community of practice session 6: Gender diversity (17 September 2024)

The child mental health community of practice (CoP) is part of the Victorian Public Healthcare Award-winning ‘Connecting mental health paediatric specialists and community services (COMPASS)’ project. It is a multidisciplinary CoP for GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, paediatricians, mental health clinicians, social workers and counsellors. Session resources Australian Standards of Care and treatment guidelines: For trans … Continued

Advanced accreditation for general practices (17 September 2024)

This session is designed for experienced practices who have already undergone successful accreditation and are seeking to improve their accreditation performance. It is assumed that attendees have a solid foundation and understanding of the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition). Session resources Presentation slides https://www.medicalbusiness.services/accreditation-beyond-request NWMPHN Practice Accreditation Resources and support: https://nwmphn.org.au/for-primary-care/practice-accreditation/

Supporting practices with accreditation basics (5 September 2024)

This session provides a broad overview of the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition) accreditation. It is particularly suited to new practice managers and staff embarking on their first accreditation, as well as others wanting to refresh their understanding. Session resources Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways use MBS Resources: https://www.medicalbusiness.services/accreditation-resources-r