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Central and Eastern Sydney PHN this September
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Case study - Pyelonephritis managed by Hospital in the Home Nina, 33 years, had two days left flank pain, fevers and dysuria. WCC 10.2, normal creatinine and urea, CT KUB showed nil stones, normal kidneys. A diagnosis of uncomplicated pyelonephritis was made, and Dr L commenced her empirically on trimethoprim while awaiting urine culture. No history of UTIs, stones or STIs. Click here to read more |
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Update from CSGPN: New mental health changes There are many changes happening in the mental health sector, as the Australian Government moves towards models which more closely support person-centred care. The area covered by CSGPN, and indeed that of the whole primary health network, will see a number of mental health services being commissioned by Central and Eastern Sydney PHN. Click here to read more |
You are not alone this Dementia Awareness month
Running from 1 September to 30 September every year, the theme for Dementia Awareness Month 2016 is “You are not alone”. This theme seeks to highlight that there are supports and services available for people with dementia and their carers. Click here to read more
Ulipristal acetate: A new oral emergency contraception option
Ulipristal acetate is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. It works in a similar way to 1.5mg levonorgestrel by preventing or delaying ovulation until sperm are no longer viable in the female reproductive tract. Click here to read more
Clinical focus on young adults with type 2 diabetes
Until recently type 2 diabetes has been considered the milder type of diabetes however recent evidence, including research from our local area has highlighted the poor prognosis associated with young type 2 diabetes with outcomes much worse than for type 1 diabetes or diabetes of onset beyond middle age. Click here to read more
News in your region
45 and Up Study: This study includes more than 267,000 participants and could provide valuable information about local communities and their use of health services. Click here to read more
CESPHN service directory: Looking for a medical specialist that speaks a specific language? Our service directory can help! Click here to search
CESPHN activity work plans now available: We are pleased to publish our activity work plans to inform you of the activities we will be working on from 2016 - 2018. Click here to view activity plans
5th edition RACGP Standards: The second draft of the 5th edition Standards is currently open for consultation. Click here to read more
Could your patients benefit from LawAccess NSW: Legal problems and health issues are interconnected. LawAccess NSW is a free government telephone and online service that was established as the first point of contact for all people in NSW who have legal problems. Click here to read more
Changes to child protection legislation
New changes have been made to child protection legislation that have expanded the range of professionals who can exchange information about the safety, wellbeing and welfare of children and young people under Chapter 16A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998. Click here to read more
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After hours innovation and service grants Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, invites eligible organisations to apply for funding to implement, enhance or identify projects/ services that will improve the access to, efficiency and effectiveness of after hours primary health care within our region. The purpose of this funding is to provide incentive to organisations that are seeking to improve how primary care services are delivered. Click here to find out more |
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Commissioning Psychological Support Services The Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program is transitioning to become Psychological Support Services (PSS) from 1 December 2016. PSS will deliver services to underserviced and/or hard to reach groups in our region. Our approach to commissioning these services has been shaped by our comprehensive needs assessment, a co-design process held in July and guidance from the Department of Health. Click here to read more |
Rethinking Mental Health 3.0 Forum
This full day forum will explore new innovations in Mental Health, suicide prevention, and drug and alcohol. Click here to read more
CPD events for Central and Eastern Sydney
Click the calendar to read about CPD opportunities in your area.
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