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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 […]
GP Shared Care Obstetric | ‘Natal Notes #3’ | April 2023
Sharing Important Updates With You! Hello! We hope that you are well and relishing the final bursts of fading sunny autumn weather. As daylight savings ends, the nights lengthen, our skies darken and colder weather maliciously seeps into our busy lives, we trust that you will draw comfort from one lovely thought – that our […]
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 […]
GP Shared Care Obstetric | Important Updates For You #2 | February 2023
Important Updates for You! SA Pregnancy Hand Held Record Version 15 of the Pregnancy Hand Held Record is now available. Other versions are now not to be used. AMENDMENT: Space to Record Rubella Titre Result in SAPR In the recent update of the South Australian Pregnancy Record (SAPR version 15), the space to record the […]
GP Shared care Obstetric | January 2023
Welcome to 2023 Hello! Welcome back and welcome to 2023! Already one month has passed and we are back in the thick of things. We hope that you all enjoyed a refreshing break, and you are now ready to leap into 2023! Well, we read your mind. We are thrilled to release our first newsletter for this year. […]
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 […]
GP Shared Care Obstetric | December 2022
It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas! Hello! On behalf of the GP Partners Board, myself and my Team, I wish you all the very best for the festive season. I hope that you are able to find some time to reflect on yet another busy year, with all the usual challenges and the continued […]
