In September 2023, 60-day prescribing and dispensing was introduced for a number of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). For medications that are subject to PBS Streamlined Authority, different Authority codes exist for 30-day and 60-day supplies. This means that if an existing prescription for a 30-day supply of a Streamlined Authority medication is…
Are you involved in a local community not-for-profit organisation, working in and around the north and north west of Tasmania? The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care has made funding available to support disaster-affected communities in these regions. In partnership with Primary Health Tasmania, the Mental Health Council of Tasmania is delivering grants to…
Content warning: Please be aware this story contains reference to suicide, which might be distressing for some, particularly those with lived experience. If you need help or would like to talk to someone, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Dr Annette Barratt has practised as…
According to Beyond Blue, healthcare workers exhibit higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation when compared to the general population. And the RACGP’s latest General Practice: Health of the Nation report says 71% of GPs experienced feelings of burnout in 2023. We have profiled two Tasmanian primary care practices – John Street Medical (below)…
According to Beyond Blue, healthcare workers exhibit higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation when compared to the general population. And the RACGP’s latest General Practice: Health of the Nation report says 71% of GPs experienced feelings of burnout in 2023. We have profiled two Tasmanian primary care practices – Bodysystem physiotherapy (below) and…
Working in a hospital emergency department, nurse practitioner Andy Keygan saw plenty of people who, in his opinion, shouldn’t have been there. Wards and waiting rooms were often packed with patients presenting with minor, non-urgent issues – making it even harder for staff to deal with actual emergencies. “It was evident to me that a…