The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here. In this issue: National Immunisation Program influenza update Influenza vaccination for people with egg allergies Practice preparation for PIP QI Updated Asthma Tasmanian HealthPathways GP wellbeing survey opens Workforce Incentive Program update National Safety and Quality Primary Health Care Standards workshops Point-of-care testing survey opens Cyber security update…
Primary Health Tasmania has launched a new suite of deprescribing resources for local health practitioners. The resources include: • a series of downloadable or printable guides covering the following medications: o allopurinol o antihyperglycaemic agents o antihypertensive agents o antipsychotics o aspirin o benzodiazepines o biphosphonates o cholinesterase inhibitors o glaucoma eye drops o non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Homeless and other vulnerable people across Tasmania will be able to access free flu shots from All Round Health and Community Care after Primary Health Tasmania commissioned the provider to deliver the service for the third year in a row. The service is being delivered during May and June this year through outreach clinics organised…
The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here. In this issue: Primary Health Tasmania’s updated deprescribing resources: Guides, videos and more Notification of suspected measles case Winter planning: Flu immunisation schedule Diabetes Tasmania’s COACH Program pilot targeting and post-GDM women Aussie Hands welcomes interest from health professionals RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award nominations…
The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here. In this issue: Afluria Quad inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine with Eclipse Needles 25G Winter management page for key Tasmanian winter information and resources Influenza update from Tasmanian Department of Health AIR national due and overdue rules for immunisation updated Have we got the right details for your practice?…
More than 300 health professionals from across Tasmania recently took part in our 2019 Immunisation Update events in Hobart, Burnie and Launceston. Dr Leanne Jones, GP director of the Immunisation Coalition, provided an update on the annual Australian influenza statistics, an overview of influenza, vaccine, chronic conditions, those most at risk and practice points. Dr…