04 Sep 2024
This September, be aware of pulmonary fibrosis!
As Australia joins other nations around the world to mark Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September, new research suggests people with pulmonary fibrosis fare worse when they live near a main road.
03 Sep 2024
GPs alongside oncologists key for melanoma outcomes
The latest AJGP shines a light on new drugs, and GPs’ central role in collaborating with oncologists as part of multidisciplinary teams.
03 Sep 2024
False positive breast screens may discourage further testing
Research has shown that women who receive false positive results after breast screening are less likely to go back for further testing.
03 Sep 2024
Statewide e-Referrals project a finalist in national iAwards
The Department of Health was recognised for excellence in innovation as a finalist in the Australian iAwards for our successful Statewide eReferrals Project.
03 Sep 2024
Refer patients for one-off, urgent conditions
When your practice is closed or appointments are unavailable, your patients can visit Urgent Care sites across our region for one-off care for urgent conditions which are not immediately life-threatening but should not be left untreated.
03 Sep 2024
You can refer patients to HIV Clinical Concierge Program
The NSW Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service (MHAHS) offers a dedicated HIV Clinical Concierge Program to support people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are living with HIV.
03 Sep 2024
New standardised accreditation certificates for general practice
From 1 September this year, all general practices across Australia will receive a new standardised accreditation certificate with a unique accreditation certificate number when becoming accredited or re-accredited.
03 Sep 2024
Input sought for 13YARN evaluation
The Department of Health and Aged Care has engaged Scyne Advisory and yamagigu to conduct an independent evaluation into the Lifeline-funded, 13YARN national Indigenous crisis support line.
03 Sep 2024
"Toolkit simplifies steps to providing culturally safe care in general practice"
Enhance your practice’s ability to provide culturally safe care and generate extra revenue with the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Toolkit for General Practice.
02 Sep 2024
Be better prepared for natural disasters with MIMMS training
Training is available to help GPs better prepare for natural disasters like bushfires and flood. SWSPHN is seeking expressions of interest from GPs for Major Incident Emergency Management Medical Support (MIMMS) Training.