Division News - August 2008

Aged Care Access Initiative

Heather Campbell August 08

DoHA recently announced the introduction of the Aged Care Access Initiative (ACAI), which replaces the Aged Care GP Panels Initiative. [ more ] (0 comments)

Discussing Sexual Health with African Refugees

Abdi Osman Muhammed, NRCHC August 08

It can be easy to offend or discourage an African patient when talking about sexual health. There are some cultural differences you must consider. [ more ] (0 comments)

Changes to the DVA DAA Service

Anna McIntyre, HMR August 08

The DVA has recently introduced a Dose Administration Aid service, with the aim of improving veterans' health outcomes through better, safer use of medicines. [ more ] (0 comments)

Chronic Pain Management Program

Sarnia Austerberry, SJoG Pain Wise Program August 08

We offer a ten-week multidisciplinary program to teach patients techniques to better manage their pain. [ more ] (0 comments)

How Springs Medical Centre Improved Their Practice

Michelle MacGillivray August 08

Making positive changes to your practice can be tough. One local practice, however, experienced encouraging results by joining the Australian Primary Care Collaborative Program (APCC). [ more ] (0 comments)

New Drug for Type 2 Diabetes: Is it as Good?

Kerren Melgaard, NPS August 08

Looking for independent, evidence-based information about medicines, and new or revised listings to the PBS? [ more ] (0 comments)

Practice Development Update

Michelle MacGillivray August 08

Learn about our new Practice Development program, find out how to correctly claim level C & D items, and more accreditation tips from AGPAL. [ more ] (0 comments)

Practice Nurse Update

Danni Steele, Practice Development August 08

This is my first article for all you Practice Nurses out there! I've got an important update on the HPV Register, and how to access Practice Nurse training. [ more ] (0 comments)

Upcoming CPD Events

Belinda Schaefer, CPD August 08

There are a few CPD events coming up for GPs and practice nurses you should know about. [ more ] (0 comments)

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