25 Nov 2024
‘Keep up the momentum’: New RACGP President visits Parliament
Dr Michael Wright has met with politicians of all sides in Canberra, taking the concerns and ideas of GPs directly to the nation’s health decisionmakers.
25 Nov 2024
Code of conduct for psychologists released
Code of conduct will apply to all registered psychologists and replaces APS Code of ethics Code will come into effect on 1 December 2025 Code incorporates feedback gathered through public consultationey points
25 Nov 2024
Updated: Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Planner
The Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Planner is a tool to help primary health care professionals develop a treatment plan for patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis.
25 Nov 2024
Declining vaccination, rising whooping cough risk
Queensland Health is urging pregnant women to get a free whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination to help protect their newborns.
22 Nov 2024
The most common items ingested by kids over the past decade
Beads, coins and button batteries were the most swallowed items by children behind a visit to the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) over the past 10 years, emergency records show
22 Nov 2024
‘Actions-based’ updated National Guide launched
The guide supports GPs to provide best practice preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
22 Nov 2024
Updated chart - Adjusting asthma medications for adults and adolescents
This chart is an essential guide to selecting and adjusting asthma medication for adults and adolescents available in Australia, updated October 2024.
22 Nov 2024
Mental Health First Aid course helping develop a supportive and healthy working environment
Twelve SWSPHN staff recently completed a Mental Health First Aid training course presented by SWSPHN’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Program Coordinator Damien Burke and Mental Health and AOD Program Coordinator Sophie Mara.
22 Nov 2024
Testing and treatment numbers on rise as GPs work to eliminate hepatitis
Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition.
22 Nov 2024
Implementation will be key to success of Aged Care Act
This week’s bipartisan support for the Aged Care Act in parliament is a significant step forward in making sure palliative care is embedded within aged care.