The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here In this issue: Human parechovirus information Hepatits C education Latest Tasmanian flu statistics Mental health support in aged care facilities Allied health referral changes for DVA patients Termination of pregnancy pathways Cardiology and general practice update Support for culturally inclusive service delivery ACRRM curriculum update…
Professor Brian Draper (School of Psychiatry, University of NSW) presented at a series of forums for health service providers in northern Tasmania in August 2019. You can watch a recording of the Launceston presentation – Depression and anxiety in older adults – here. You can also download an article published in the July 2019 issue…
Primary Health Tasmania is seeking to fill up to two elected positions on its Board of Directors. All directors are expected to possess sound professional skills and personal attributes. Applications are sought from people with a range of industry skills particularly general practice, primary health care, health service design and delivery, and clinical governance. Geographical…
A mental health program commissioned by Primary Health Tasmania will explore a new model of care designed to improve access to psychological treatment services for people living in aged care facilities. It’s hoped the program will help reduce the impact of mental illness on older Australians living in residential care, who are up to five…
The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here In this issue: Immunisation update: Reminder lettersLatest Tasmanian flu statisticsPIP QI and data sharing FAQsMental Health Helpline surveyFree Interpreting Service for nurse practitionersExpansion of oral health maternity programGetting injured workers back to workIn the north: Service update – Minimally invasive laparoscopic proceduresResources: Updated Diabetes Tasmania template; women’s…
Primary Health Tasmania enthusiastically welcomes the Tasmania Statement as bold step forward in improving the health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians. The Statement was signed on 14 August by the Premier, the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, and the Chair of the Premier’s Health and Wellbeing Advisory Council. Primary Health Tasmania CEO Phil Edmondson…