Resource Type: Webinar

Updates in diabetes and kidney disease for the primary care physician (23 May 2024)

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This interactive webinar session presented by specialist clinician researchers presents the latest updates in diabetes and kidney disease care relevant to primary care physicians. Session resources Presentation slides part 1 and part 2 Diabetes Remission Service Welcome slides HealthPathways: https://melbourne.communityhealthpathways.org/ Australian Type 2 Diabetes Glycemic Management Algorithm: https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/2938847a-968c-40bc-b147-df2d651ab508/Australian-type-2-diabetes-management-algorithm.pdf.aspx Kidney Health Australia – CKD Management in Primary … Continued

Identifying and treating anxiety in general practice (15 May 2024)

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This webinar will equip GPs with the tools needed to effectively identify anxiety in general practice and differentiate between which cases require pharmacology and which would benefit from an episode of psychological therapy. Session resources Presentation slides part 1 and part 2 Referral form – NWMPHN referral and access team HealthPathways Melbourne demonstration video

Social, cultural and clinical aspects of female genital cutting (16 May 2024)

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The aim of this professional development training is to increase access to culturally, socially and clinically appropriate health services and support to women and girls from communities which practice female genital cutting. Session resources Presentation slides Additional resources Information for women who have had female circumcision Information for young women – female circumcision Information for … Continued

Child mental health community of practice – session 1: Anxiety (30 April 2024)

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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 HealthPathways Melbourne slides HealthPathways Melbourne video … Continued

Rashes in children (16 April 2024)

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Are you a clinician working in an urgent care setting such as a priority primary care centre (PPCC), or have an interest in urgent care? This session will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the diagnosis and management of paediatric rashes, ensuring the best possible care. Session resources Presentation slides … Continued

Improving childhood asthma (ICAM) community of practice – session 4 (27 March 2024)

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The CoP provides an opportunity for all asthma care providers managing children to come together to improve their clinical knowledge and confidence. The sessions build the confidence of clinicians to access resources and services to better link patients into the system. Session resources Presentation slides part 1 and part 2 Cohealth community asthma program referral … Continued

Catch-up immunisation for adults, children and refugee populations (19 March 2024)

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Session resources PHN refugee immunisation update  My Health Record presentation HealthPathways presentation Cancer Council presentation Under 10 CGD Template.docx 10-19 CGD Template.docx Over 20 CGD Template.docx Immunisation Resources: Calender converter ​ Translate apps​: Google translate app,  Apple Translate App​ Translated resources​: https://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/vaccine-side-effects​ Assessing immunisation status: ​https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/catch-up-vaccination#assessing-immunisation-status ​ Principles of Catch-up vaccination:​ https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/catch-up-vaccination#principles-of-catchup-vaccination ​ Catch-up resources:​ Catch-up resources | Catch-up vaccination | The Australian Immunisation Handbook … Continued

Identifying and treating depression in general practice (6 March 2024)

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Attendees will gain insights into recent research for addressing depression, and develop an understanding of the specific pharmacology associated with evidence-based psychological therapies. Session resources Presentation slides HealthPathways presentation slides RANZCP Mood Disorders Clinical Practice Guidelines Beck’s depression Inventory Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Referral Form for the NWMPHN Referral and Access Team

Understanding the role GPs play in community palliative care (14 March 2024)

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In this webinar you will learn the role GPs have in community palliative care, and how you can work with local providers to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Topics include common medications and prescribing doses, and navigating difficult conversations. Session resources Presentation slides Visit NWMPHN’s palliative care webpage for resources, service information and education … Continued

Gastrointestinal Illness in children (29 February 2024)

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Are you a clinician working in an urgent care setting such as a priority primary care centre (PPCC), or have an interest in urgent care? This session is designed for priority or urgent care clinical staff or clinical staff with an interest in this area and will provide the knowledge and skills needed to excel … Continued