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Online training for GPs to tackle alcohol and drug use during COVID-19
4 June 2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is boosting the skills of GPs so that they can better address alcohol and other drug (AOD) use problems that are becoming more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the $7.
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Many Australians are worried about increased household drinking during COVID-19
6 May 2020
A recent poll by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) found that 20% of Australians have purchased more alcohol than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, 70% are drinking more than normal and 33% are now using alcohol daily.
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NSW RDN opens Natural Disaster and Emergency Response Recovery Grant EOI
5 May 2020
Primary health care services and professionals are still recovering from the impact of bushfire and long-term drought.
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Update on bowel cancer screening during COVID-19
27 April 2020
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is encouraging healthcare providers to continue to recommend routine screening to eligible patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancerscreening. gov. au website has been updated to ensure providers have guidance about managing screening and followup during this time.
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Heart Foundation launches COVID-19 and heart disease support campaign
24 April 2020
Australia’s current COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge our country and burden our health system in a way we have never experienced.
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Update on cervical cancer screening during COVID-19
22 April 2020
The Department of Health is closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health services. The National Cervical Screening Program (the Program) is encouraging healthcare providers to continue to offer routine screening and follow up. The cancerscreening. gov.
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Telehealth: Getting health services in your home
31 March 2020
COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s announcement of $500 million in new telehealth measures and incentives for general practices to keep patients and GPs safe from COVID-19.
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COORDINARE seeks new Medical Director
25 March 2020
COORDINARE is pleased to be actively seeking the integral role of Medical Director.
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General practice encouraged to complete NSW Ambulance Authorised Care Plans by April
20 March 2020
As the Easter public holidays approach (9-14 April 2020), early identification and completion of NSW Ambulance Authorised Care Plans is key to ensuring patients with a life-limiting illness receive the best possible care.
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State-wide Outreach Perinatal Service for Mental Health – response to natural disasters
19 March 2020
State-wide Outreach Perinatal Service for Mental Health (SwOPS-MH) is part of the wider NSW Health Perinatal and Infant Mental Health services. It prioritises perinatal psychiatry and maternal-infant-family mental health outreach to rural, remote and regional Local Health Districts.
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Lumos: shedding light on the patient journey in health care
19 March 2020
How often do your patients use services in other parts of the health system? What types of patients are most likely to run into health problems that need significant unplanned care? How can you be more effective in planning services and improving your patients’ outcomes?
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Using email in general practice
16 March 2020
Email is one of the most prevalent and convenient forms of communication. GPs and general practices often receive requests from patients, other clinicians and third parties to send health information via email.
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