Patients needed for bipolar II treatment study
Black Dog Institute is conducting a clinical trial comparing two medications (lithium and lamotrigine) for individuals with a bipolar II disorder. Eligible patients must have a new bipolar II diagnosis and have not trialed either of the two medications; lithium or lamotrigine. Patients will be randomly allocated to a treatment group and will be managed by Professor Gordon Parker for a 20-week period at the Black Dog Institute in Randwick. The patient's referring doctor will be informed about their progress.
For more information about the study/referral process, click here to contact Tahlia Ricciardi (9382 9283).

Is there room for improvement in your Practices 75+ Health Assessment?
GPs will receive 40 Cat 1 points with an optional 10 points for completing the Clinical Audit ‘self-assessment’ questions designed to help practices identify whether there is room for improvement in their 75+ Health Assessment.
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Vaccinations in pregnancy
There are two vaccinations recommended by The Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th edition during pregnancy - the Pertussis vaccination and the seasonal influenza vaccine. Despite the influenza vaccine being free for pregnant women, vaccination rates remain low in this group. To promote the importance of influenza vaccination in this cohort, the Department has released three videos resources.
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Meeting Centre Support Program (MCSP)
3Bridges Community secured funding to conduct the first Australian trial of the Meeting Centre Support Program. The Meeting Centre Support Program, originated in the Netherlands, promotes the dignity and quality of life of older people with dementia and delays an early admission to a nursing home.
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Event: Register now for Expert Insights - Chronic Pain, A Meeting of Body and Mind
Join a free panel of researchers, clinicians and lived experience representatives as they explore current perspectives and practical ways in which clinicians can better assist people living with chronic pain in their practices.

When: Wednesday 30 May, 6 pm - 7.30 pm
Where: Black Dog Institute, Randwick

Click here for more information and to register.

Webinar: Multimorbidity in Primary Care
Join practitioners from across the country for a free professional development webinar, from the comfort of your own home or office. This national webinar will provide primary care providers an opportunity to learn to improve their management of patients living with multimorbid conditions. It is provided by the Interdisciplinary Health Practitioner Network.
Click here for more information and to register.

Event: Register now for Expert Insights: Chronic Pain, A Meeting of Body and Mind
Join a free panel of researchers, clinicians and lived experience representatives as they explore current perspectives and practical ways in which clinicians can better assist people living with chronic pain in their practices.

When: Wednesday 30 May, 6 pm - 7.30 pm
Where: Black Dog Institute, Randwick

Click here for more information and to register.

Make a nomination for the Community Wellness Award!
The Sydney Health Community Network invites your community organisation to nominate for the Community Wellness Award. The Award aims to recognise the activities of agencies or individuals who strive to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable or disadvantaged people who live and/or work in the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) region.
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My Health Record In General Practice

At:    The Roundhouse UNSW
On:   Friday 18 May 12.00 pm lunch, 12.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PMs, PNs

My Health Record In General Practice

At:    Sheraton on the Park, Boardroom 5, L5, 161 Elizabeth St Sydney
On:   Monday 21 May 12.00 pm lunch, 12.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PMs, PNs

My Health Record In Pharmacy

At:    Canada Bay Club, 4 William St, Five Dock
On:   Monday 21 May 7.00 pm dinner and presentations
For:  Pharmacists

Understanding Intellectual Disability in a Primary Health Context

At:    Ashfield Office, L1 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Wednesday 23 May 10 am - 12 noon presentations
For:  CESPHN Disability Network, GPs, AHPs

Exercise Right: Prescribing Exercise as an Effective Treatment for Mental Health

At:    Ashfield Office, L1 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Thursday 24 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  AHPs, GPs, PNs

What GPs and Nurses Need to Know about the New PBS s85 Listing of PrEP

At:    Torwood Lounge, 247 Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci
On:   Thursday 24 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, Pharmacists

My Health Record in General Practice

At:    Kogarah Office, L3, 15 Kensington St
On:   Monday 28 May 12.00 pm lunch, 12.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, PMs

NDIS - Aftercare Mental Health Psychosocial Disability

At:    Kogarah Office, L3, 15 Kensington St
On:   Monday 28 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, AHPs, PNs

My Health Record in General Practice

At:    Sheraton on the Park, Boardroom 5, L5, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney
On:   Tuesday 29 May 7.00 pm dinner and presentations
For:  GPs

ANSC Obstetric Update

At:    Education Centre, L5, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Tuesday 29 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For:  GPs

NDIS - Aftercare Mental Health Psychosocial Disability

At:    Ashfield Office, L1, 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Wednesday 30 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, AHPs, PNs

Cultural Awareness Training

At:    Kogarah Office, L3 15 Kensington St
On:   Wednesday 30 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  AHPs, GPs, PNs, practice administration staff

The Role of GPs in Managing Obese Patients

At:    The Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery, 63 Victoria St Ashfield 
On:   Thursday 31 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Hazelhurst CPD Series - Ear, Nose and Throat Update

At:    Hazelhurst Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
On:   Thursday 31 May 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs

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