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Coronavirus Information for You and Your Patients
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, On March 14th the Chief Medical Officer implemented social distancing measures and restricted the size of gatherings. Since then we have seen numerous changes that have resulted in flow on effects to the provision of obstetric care for women and their families. As a community, we are currently advised to stay at home unless […]
The introduction of Telehealth for GPs in the unchartered waters of COVID-19
The introduction of telehealth item numbers for general practice in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely welcomed by GPs, practices, and patients. With the expansion on March 30, 2020, to open up telehealth for all Australians, and even add more telehealth MBS item numbers for mental health and chronic disease management – […]
Covid-19 Update – Obstetric Shared Care GPs
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, As we continue to ride the crazy rollercoaster of COVID-19, we are continuing to provide relevant and timely updates to all our Obstetric Shared Care GPs. Antenatal ClassesThe WCH have been contacted by Nourishbaby – an online education package. They are offering a 50% discount on their antenatal bundle for any interested […]
Update from the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
A letter from Dr Anupam ParangeHead of Obstetrics and GynaecologyWomen’s and Children’s DivisionNORTHERN ADELAIDE LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK Dear Obstetric Shared Care GP,RE: NALHN OBSTETRIC GP SHARED CARE COVID-19 PLAN NALHN Obstetric and Midwifery team have reviewed our work practices in line with recommendations from RANZCOG re Coronavirus. I therefore to advise you of the following […]
Covid-19: Advice and Information
GP Partners Australia is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will be providing our Obstetric Shared Care GPs updated information as it comes to hand. Currently there is limited information on the effects of COVID-19 in pregnancy, however a preliminary study suggests no mother to child transmission (RANZCOG). Pregnant women are advised to take […]
Further Updates and Information on Covid-19
GP Partners Australia is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will be providing our Obstetric Shared Care GPs updated information as it comes to hand. The RCOG in the UK has provided COVID-19 and pregnancy information for Women and Clinicians. Refer to: https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/. Also below is a further reference: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/qcg/publications Other Information Sources:We encourage you […]
Covid-19 Update to Obstetric Shared Care GPs
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs Good to get to Friday! I am sure that many will be thinking this. It has been another long week, and I and all at GP Partners Australia hope that you are all holding up ok. We do feel the uncertainty and anxiety with you, and we hope you are […]
Coronavirus Information for You and Your Patients
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, The COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding so rapidly. At each antenatal consultation you are probably being asked by worried patients what it means for them, and their babies. It is clear we all need answers, based on reputable scientific sources. Very quickly. The trouble is that we are besieged with […]
Tips for coping with uncertain times during Fellowship exam preparation
Back in 2020, as the number of coronavirus cases rose across Australia, and news channels and social media bombarded us with local and worldwide updates on number of cases and the strategies governments are putting into place to deal with the pandemic, you may remember your stress levels increased, and the level of anxiety across […]
