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Introducing ReturnToWorkPsych
Support your patients through their recovery and return to work Are you a Psychologist, Mental Health OT, accredited Mental Health Social Worker or Counsellor treating patients in the Return to Work Scheme? If so, you know that work-related psychological injury claims can sometimes be challenging to navigate, and these patients often require significant support to […]
‘Strengthening Medicare’ GP Grants Program
Good afternoon, GP Partners Australia and Ternity Maternal & Parenting Support are pleased to announce ‘Nourish Baby’ for your Practice GP Partners Australia is committed to promoting General Practice as the major focus of primary health care and as the prime entity for the delivery of effective integrated health management for individuals and families in the community. We […]
Introducing the New GP ADHD Shared care Program
‘What is it all about?’ It is brand new and we are excited! The Shared Care model seeks to bring together the knowledge and experience of tertiary specialist clinicians, and general practitioners on the understanding that improving the quality of help requires recognition of multiple perspectives, and that inclusivity is critical. Continued cross collaboration will […]
Session Nine | 12th April 2023
“This illness has completely diminished my quality of life. When I got here, they told me ‘you don’t have to hurt. We are here to help.’” Helen Snow (At end of life) Palliative care aims to prevent and relieve suffering and improve the quality of life of people (adults, children and their families) facing problems associated […]
Session Eight | 15th March 2023
“How people die remains in the memory of those who live on” – Cicely Saunders “You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.” – Cicely Saunders SAAS Extended Care Paramedics […]
I’ve just sat my written exams – what do I do now?
You’ve done it – you’ve sat your RACGP written exam(s). Congratulations! Now what? You’re likely feeling relieved that the exams are over and hopefully confident that you’ve passed and that you can tick written exams off your to-do list and move on to thinking about the CCE or other bigger and brighter milestones in your […]
GP guide to omega-3 testing in pregnant women to prevent premature births
Many healthcare professionals are unaware that screening all pregnant women for their omega-3 status during pregnancy is now recommended. It’s a simple but important test – here’s everything you need to know. The latest National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Department of Health National Pregnancy Care Guidelines recommend assessing the omega-3 fatty acid status and […]
Session Six | 18th January 2023
“Everyone at some point will experience the death of someone close to them. Grief is the normal emotional reaction to loss, but the course and consequences of bereavement will vary for each individual. Palliative care integrates the psychological, spiritual, and cultural aspects of care, and offers a support system to help carers and families cope […]
Manage exam-related anxiety during your fellowship exams with these 5 tips
You are preparing to sit a very important exam for your career. In fact, your whole career depends on you passing this (or these) exams. But when you think about the approaching exam you start to feel rising anxiety, coming up from your feet, like a wave that’s going to engulf you, pulling you down […]
Session Seven | 15th January 2023
Depression is a common condition in individuals receiving palliative care and can result from the emotional and psychological stress of a serious illness, as well as from physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and loss of independence. Depression can lead to feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and decreased energy and motivation, and it can also interfere […]