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

VHHITAL mpox update (5 September 2024)

This webinar was originally recorded on 4 June 2024 in response to an increase in Mpox cases. As transmission rates continue to rise, the session was re-recorded on 5 September 2024 to provide an updated reflection of the current situation and is accurate as of the time of recording. The issue is being closely monitored … Continued

Child mental health community of practice session 5: Assessment and management of mental health disorders in neurodiverse children and young people (27 August 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 Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways use Brave … Continued

Cervical and breast cancer: risk-based screening and management (13 August 2024)

This webinar will update GPs on the latest cervical and breast cancer screening, assessment and referral guidelines. It will cover how to assess a patient’s risk profile, recommended screening and interventions based on their risk including preventative surgery, and assessment of clinical concerns and abnormal investigations. Session resources Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways … Continued

Mastering CVD risk assessment: Essentials for general practice (8 August 2024)

General practitioners and the practice team play a vital role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. This webinar aims to empower GPs and the practice team to embed CVD risk assessment as routine care in their practice, and the utilisation of MBS items to ensure this vital work is fairly remunerated. Session resources Presentation slides … Continued