3 in 5 patients with cancer have a nutrition symptom that is stopping them from eating well. At least 1 in 4 will develop malnutrition, and up to 3 in 5 will develop sarcopenia. Many patients also experience cachexia. Optimal nutrition is crucial for preventing and treating these complex conditions and results in better health … Continued
As practices become increasingly reliant on digital communication, cyber threats, data loss and patient privacy breaches are becoming all too common. This session examined cyber security processes and outlined practices’ responsibilities for managing patient and business data safely.
With the COVID-19 antivirals Paxlovid and Lagevrio now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), GPs play a pivotal role in managing patients with COVID-19 infections. However, there are significant challenges in prescribing these medications. Our expert panel included a respiratory specialist, a GP and a community pharmacist. They provided the latest evidence, hands-on experience … Continued
The aim of this Western Health session was to: provide a clear understanding of what to discuss with a woman when she presents in early pregnancy which tests to offer, order and why support practitioners to identify women who may be high risk and require early referral and initiation of preventative management.
This session focused on easy to implement methods for effectively identifying and recalling patients at risk of COVID-19 needing booster vaccination.
This webinar provides an overview of diagnostic pathways available to children suspected of having autism spectrum disorder. Specific focus was placed on Melton Health’s multidisciplinary autism assessment program and how this can be accessed.
This webinar updated GPs on the recent review of the menopause and menopause hormone therapy (MHT) HealthPathways. There was also a presentation on common questions and misunderstandings around MHT.
Special guest speaker Dr Sanka Amadoru (geriatrician, Aria Health) discussed his experience with My Health Record registration, and examined the process his specialist medical practice used to develop a security and access policy.
Common paediatric ENT infections (webinar held 4 May 2022).
Infectious diseases physician Dr Michael Birrell (Western Public Health Unit, Western Health) covered: winter boosters for vulnerable patient groups COVID-19 and flu vaccine timing clinical considerations for people who have had COVID potential questions from patients about COVID-19 and flu co-infection and vaccination.
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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.
