Psychiatry support line for GPs is now open!

If you are a GP practising in an eligible Primary Health Network, you now have access to a psychiatrist who can support you in managing the care of mental health consumers. The service is free and available Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. GPs can register for the service by visiting gpsupport.org.au or call 1800 16 17 18.

The new NSW Immunisation Schedule

The new NSW Immunisation Schedule has been released, effective from 1 July 2018. The schedule changes, schedule (including A3 poster) and FAQs are now live on the NSW Health website.
Click here for more information.

Immunisation Schedule frequently asked question

Should over 65 year olds receive two jabs of the flu vaccine?
Patient: If I have received one of the “enhanced” influenza vaccines, should I also receive a quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) to cover the missing alternative B strain? 
Answer: There is no recommendation to give a QIV to people who have received an “enhanced” influenza vaccine, and the use of multiple types of vaccines in one season has not yet been studied. While not recommended, administration of both vaccine types to an individual is not contraindicated and there are no serious safety concerns.

Coaching for better health outcomes

Are you a GP or practice nurse working within the Eastern Suburbs, St George or Sutherland Shire areas? Coaching in Health is comprehensive program aimed at developing and supporting clinician’s skills in health coaching. 
Click here for more information. 

A new initiative in osteoporosis re-fracture prevention in SESLHD

A large number of patients who suffer a fracture following a fall or traumatic injury subsequently succumb to secondary fractures.The rates of undiagnosed bone disease is as high as 30-50 per cent in elderly patients who suffer a primary fracture. By identifying and reviewing these patients in an outpatient setting, these underlying causes can be diagnosed and treated effectively, lowering the risk of subsequent fractures.
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Primary care plays a vital role in eliminating viral hepatitis in Australia

With effective viral hepatitis treatments available to help manage hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C, Australia is leading the way for a future without viral hepatitis, which is the theme of Hepatitis Awareness Week 2018. An estimated 237,894 Australians are living with chronic hepatitis B and 177,812 with chronic hepatitis C. It is essential for primary care providers to know the risk factors, test, diagnose and allow early treatment for people living with viral hepatitis to prevent this.
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GP fellowship opportunity - skin cancer

The Integrated Care Unit, SESLHD in partnership with the Integrated Specialist Healthcare Education and Research Foundation and Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, are inviting GPs practising in the Sutherland Shire to take part in a new and innovative program for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
Click here for more information.

Event: Multidisciplinary Cancer Case Reviews

This event showcases multidisciplinary cancer case reviews with Chris O'Brien Lifehouse specialists. Each MDT group will present a patient case covering all aspects of a multidisciplinary approach towards the planning and treatment of cancer patients, including surgery, medical and radiation oncology.
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Event: Upcoming CPR session in Mascot, Monday 6 August

Are you due to renew your CPR certificate? Do you have upcoming accreditation in your practice? You may need to complete a CPR course! CESPHN hosts a monthly CPR update for GPs, practice nurses, allied health professionals and practice administrative staff. This course is accredited with RACGP points and meets the requirements for General Practice Accreditation.
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 Event: Upcoming CPR session in Mascot, Monday 6 August

Are you due to renew your CPR certificate? Do you have upcoming accreditation in your practice? You may need to complete a CPR course! CESPHN hosts a monthly CPR update for GPs, practice nurses, allied health professionals and practice administrative staff. This course is accredited with RACGP points and meets the requirements for General Practice Accreditation.
Click here for more information.

Pharmacies have access to the Free Interpreting Service 

Access to the Free Interpreting Service for pharmacies has been permanently expanded. Access was previously restricted to “dispensing PBS medication”. The Department of Social Services (DSS) have expanded this so that pharmacists and other pharmacy staff can now access the Free Interpreting Service to provide community pharmacy services.
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Enhancing hepatitis C treatment in primary care: pilot project

SESLHD Public Health Unit (PHU) and SESLHD HIV and Related Programs (HARP) is piloting a project to enhance the uptake of treatment for hepatitis C in primary care settings through linking patients with new hepatitis C notifications to care.
Click here for more information.

Mental Health First Aid Course for pharmacists

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch) is pleased to invite participants to the Community Pharmacy After Hours Project. This project provides the opportunity for community pharmacies located within the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region to up-skill their pharmacists through participation in mental health first aid training.
Click here for more information.

Although the CESPHN offices will be relocating to Mascot in August this year, the CESPHN CPD program will continue to operate uninterrupted across the region. We will be using a number of venues around the St George and Inner West areas in place of the current Ashfield and Kogarah office locations. CPD venues we will be using include:

• Torwood lounge
• Canada Bay Club
• Kareela Golf Club
• Canterbury Leagues club
• Canterbury/Hurlstone Park RSL 
• St George Leagues club
• St George Motor Boat Club, Sans Souci

The CPD team look forward to welcoming our stakeholders to our new office event space in Mascot later in the year. If there are any event enquiries, please contact events@cesphn.com.au.

ANSC Obstetrics Update

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, 119 - 143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Saturday 28 July 12.00 pm lunch, 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm presentations
For:  GPs

Prince of Wales Private Medical Updates - Ear Nose and Throat

At:    POWP Hospital, L7 Conference Room, Barker St, Randwick
On:   Wednesday 1 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

CPR $66.00

At:    Holiday Inn Sydney Airport, Cnr O’Riordan St and Bourke Rd, Mascot
On:   Monday 6 August 6.00pm dinner, 6.30 - 9.30 pm CPR workshop 
For:  GPs, PNs, PS, AHPs

The Diabetic Foot in General Practice

At:    Kogarah Office, L3 15 Kensington St
On:   Tuesday 7 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, AHPs

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Medical Update - Cardiovascular Disease

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, 119 - 143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Wednesday 8 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs

ANSC Obstetrics Tutorial

At:    POWP Hospital, L7 Conference Room Barker St, Randwick
On:   Wednesday 8 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Infection Control

At:    Canada Bay Club, 4 William St Five Dock
On:   Thursday 16 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, PMs, PS, AHPs

HIV PrEP Update for GPs and Practice Nurses

At:    Rydges Camperdown, 9 Missenden Rd, Camperdown 
On:   Tuesday 21 August 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm including dinner and presentation
For:  GPs, PNs

Spectrum Medical Imaging Updates

At:    Spectrum Medical Imaging, L2 13-15 Silver St Randwick     
On:   Wednesday 22 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Speech Pathology in General Practice

At:    Canada Bay Club, 4 William St Five Dock   
On:   Thursday 23 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, AHPs, speech pathologists

Youth Health in General Practice

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, 119 - 143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Saturday 25 August 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
For:  GPs (40 Cat 1 QI & CPD points available)

Cultural Awareness Training

At:    Canada Bay Club, 4 William St Five Dock
On:   Wednesday 29 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, PS, AHPs

Hazlehurst CPD Series - Psychiatry

At:    Hazelhurst Gallery, 782 The Kingsway, Gymea
On:   Thursday 30 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For:  GPs

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