The aim of this session is to discuss key heart failure updates in diagnosis, treatment and reductions in hospital admissions. We also discuss the Safer Care Victoria (SCV) Heart Failure Collaborative, key interventions being implemented at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and how we can improve our communication with our GP colleagues.
Shared maternity care GPs have an essential role in the care of patients with GDM. In this session, we will discuss how to identify women at risk of diabetes in pregnancy, deliver appropriate advice for women on risk minimisation, and provide support and treatment. Care of pregnant women above and below healthy weight. Weight and … Continued
The pandemic has seen huge numbers of patients delaying or cancelling usual – and even urgent – care. This education session explored the impact of deferred care on the population aged 65 years and older and the following topics: The impact of COVID-19 on GP presentations for older populations. Issues for older Australians in a … Continued
Presented by the National Asthma Council, this session focuses on managing asthma in the paediatric population. Incorporating the latest guidelines from the Australian Asthma Handbook, it provides up to date, evidence-based asthma management information for treating 0–12 months, 1–5-year-old, and 6–11-year-old age groups in primary care.
About one in four women have bleeding sometime during their pregnancy. This session will discuss the causes, concerns and management.
This session was presented by the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer. It aimed to educate practitioners about recent changes to the National Cervical Screening Program including the expanded option of self-collection as a choice to all routine screening participants.
GPs, practice nurses, practice managers and practice teams: this session reviewed your responsibilities when dealing with challenging patient situations and help you to prepare for these encounters.
The pandemic has seen huge numbers of patients delaying or cancelling usual – and even urgent – care. This education session explored the impact of deferred care on the population aged 30 – 65 years old and cardiovascular disease, diabetes risk and cancer screening (bowel, breast, and cervical).
Medical termination of pregnancy is the preferred method of induced abortion for nearly 50 per cent of women worldwide who experience unwanted pregnancy. The procedure is safe, effective and legal. However, despite the legal status of abortion in Victoria there remains limited access to early medical abortion. GenWest, Women’s Health In the North, the Royal … Continued
This webinar was presented by a panel of experienced health professionals who are experts in their fields. They discussed the latest evidence-based research, their hands-on experience and case studies of long COVID.
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.
