Every Australian will be offered a My Health record, unless they choose not to have one during the three month opt out period that will run from 16 July to 15 October 2018. A pack will be sent to all general practices prior to the opt out commencement, which will …
GP networking coordinators needed on the Sunshine Coast
Network coordinators are needed in the following areas: South Sunshine Coast (Caloundra & surrounds) Central Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore, Buderim, Nambour) Gympie Growing a connected community of GPs – The PHN is committed to helping GPs connect with each other through: Educational events Peer networking Advocacy for the profession The PHN …
RACGP releases new mental health support for GPs
The RACGP are encouraging general practitioners and other health professionals to take care of their own physical, mental, emotional and social health and to seek support when required. There are multiple barriers that may prevent health professionals accessing mental health services. However self-care and mental health resources and services specifically …
Last week to integrate online mental health services into your practice
According to the Black Dog Institute, in 2007 only about one third of those experiencing some mental health difficulties (1 in 5 Australians) have received access to some sort of professional support. Online therapies are an essential clinical tool to help overcome access barriers like stigma, time constraints, costs/availability for …
New round of My Health for Life provider applications opens today
Health providers across the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay are invited to complete an Expression of Interest and apply to become a provider under the My Health for Life program. My health for Life is a Queensland integrated risk assessment and behaviour modification program that aims to assist participants to …
How will the new child care package affect your family?
There’s not long to go before the New Child Care Package is introduced on 2 July! Whether you’re a new parent considering your child care options or your family’s already part of the system, the new Package will overhaul the current child care fee assistance to provide more support for …
New toolkit to help you engage with women who are under-screened
Did you know that 80% of Australian women who develop cervical cancer are under screened or have never screened. The Department of Health has developed a new toolkit to assist healthcare providers to engage under-screened and never-screened women in cervical screening, and to support them should they choose to participate. …
New research to explore whole person care
Researchers from The University of Queensland’s Primary Care Clinical Unit are seeking GPs or GP registrars willing to participate in a short interview about their views on and experiences providing “whole person” care. “Whole person care” is a core feature of general practice, however exactly what this involves is not …
Emergency medicine research grant EOIs open
The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) is running a Rural and Remote Research Program grant round, offering up to $50,000 to support a collaborative research project in the field of emergency medicine for the benefit of rural and remote patients within Australia. Further funding for additional grants may be available. Why …
Heart Foundation looking for new community speakers
Heart Foundation is calling for community members to register to attend training and induction workshops to deliver community health education. The community speakers will be able to deliver the ‘Speaking from the heart’ program, the main means by which the Heart Foundation shares its important health messages with the public. …
Evidence-based smoking cessation care for pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
The SISTAQUIT research trial aims to improve provision of timely, evidence-based smoking cessation care (SCC) for pregnant Indigenous women attending Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS), General Practices and other health services. The multi-component, culturally appropriate SISTAQUIT intervention is based on RACGP guidelines, and trains multidisciplinary teams (e.g. GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers …
Support available for GPs to manage sexual health
Following the reported case of multi-drug resistant gonorrhoea in Queensland last month, all GPs are being urged to contact their local Sexual Health Service if they suspect a patient may present with vaginal or urethral discharge. Drug-resistant gonorrhoea exists in many countries, including Australia. However, these latest cases and a …
EOIs open to deliver new mental health screening pilot program
The PHN is working in partnership with Black Dog Institute to offer 10 practices in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie area an innovative mental health pilot program. The program will use digital health technology to screen patients in the waiting room and offer treatment options and make recommendations to the …
Nurses and GPs role in e-mental heath interventions
Evidence strongly suggests that Electronic mental health services are effective in managing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Primary care providers are in a privileged position to embed these technologies into their practice and offer new services to their patients. The benefits of e-mental health services are diverse for both, …
What is the impact of the media on the incidence of suicide?
Clinicians are invited to attend a free presentation on the effects of of media with suicidal content in the past and present. You can download the invitation here. Why does media portrayal of suicide matter? Internationally, there is consistent evidence for the negative impact of detailed and graphic portrayals of …
Have your say on your health service
Article submitted by Peta Jamieson, Chair of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) is planning for the future – and it needs your input. WBHHS has just developed a draft strategic plan – called Care Comes First … Through Patients’ Eyes – …
Stepping towards headspace Gympie
United Synergies and CCQ welcome the announcement of the location of Gympie’s upcoming headspace centre. The new centre is set to open in early July, providing youth-specific mental health and early intervention services out of premises at 2-4 Horseshoe Bend. United Synergies General Manager, Karen Phillips said the visible presence …
Find the services you need in one place
Parents, young people and families in Queensland who are going through tough times can find local services or support through a free online directory. oneplace is an, online community services directory which can help people find support in their local area. This could be as simple as finding a mother’s …
Emergency Department clinical notes disabled in The Viewer
An Issue has been identified with Clinical Notes received from the Emergency Department Information System (EDIS). This problem could potentially result in inaccurate information being displayed in The Viewer through the Health Provider Portal (HPP). For now, all emergency department clinical notes (historical, present and future) have been disabled in …
Queensland offers free flu vaccine to children aged 6 months to less than 5 years
After 2017 being the worst flu season in recent years, the Queensland Department of Health is implementing the Childhood Influenza Program this year. Expected to commence in mid-April 2018, the program will provide free influenza vaccines to all Queensland children aged between six months and less than five years through …