News

Access To Allied Psychologist Services (ATAPS) Perinatal Depression: plenty of referrals left!

2012-04-17T23:45:50+00:00

]]>Have you considered referring your financially disadvantaged patients with perinatal depression for free counselling services through ATAPS?

ATAPS funding is available up until 30 June 2012.

The advantages of a referral through the ATAPS program as opposed to the Medicare-funded program are as follows:

ATAPS provides 12 sessions with a psychologist instead of 10 sessions via the Medicare-funded program
There are no gap payment for ATAPS - whereas there is often one associated with Medicare-funded program
ATAPS provides a maximum 18 sessions per calendar year. Medicare-funded program provides a maximum 16 sessions per calendar year.

Not signed on for ATAPS? Need a refresher?

For further information contact Mano on 8752 4907 or Karen on 8752 4906

Free Parenting Program : Transiting New Territory : From Couples to Parents

2012-04-02T02:10:49+00:00

]]>A free “Breakfast Information Session” for new parents is being held in conjunction with the Tresillian Family Care Centres and Canada Bay Council.

For further information download the flyer.

Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines : Infants and Children - Acute Management of Bronchiolitis

2012-03-05T21:05:29+00:00

]]>The Ministry of Health, NSW has recently updated its Clinical Practice Guidelines in regards to : Infant and Children - Acute Management of Bronchiolitis. The complete guidelines can be accessed by clinking hyperlink and visiting webpage.

News from RPA : Changes to the combined First Trimester Screening Program

2012-03-05T19:33:33+00:00

]]>From March 12th 2012, first trimester screening results issued by the RPA Fetal Medicine Department will include:

(where possible) assessment of the fetal nasal bone for aneuploid screening 2) prediction of risk for pre-eclampsia.

Further information regarding the imminent changes are outlined in the attached memo from Professor Jon Hyett (Head High Risk Obstetrics, RPA).

Gestational Diabetes Reference Guide

2012-02-29T00:55:51+00:00

]]>Below is a reference guide to resources available from RPA for the screening and management of GDM.

Antenatal

Pre-Pregnancy planning for women with pre-existing Diabetes (July 2011)

Screening and Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes (July 2011)

Management of GDM (July 2011)

Glucose Tolerance Test Instructions and Diet Preparation (July 2011)

GDM Recipe Website:Dietitian reviewed (July 2011)

Postnatal

GDM- postnatal information for GPs (July 2011)

Requirements for repeating antenatal blood tests.

2012-02-14T22:27:08+00:00

]]>Advice has been requested as to the requirement of repeating antenatal blood tests within a particular time interval. RPA Women and Babies have released this memo for ANSC GPs and hospital Antenatal clinics: Requirements for repeating antenatal blood tests within a 12 months period or when clinical indicated.

Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant Women

2012-02-08T02:20:55+00:00

]]>As the flu season will soon be here, GPs should familiarise themselves with the RANZCOG statement regarding “Influenza vaccination for pregnant women”.

It is anticipated that the flu vaccination will be administered at the GP visit. When the vaccination has been given, please document on the “yellow card” next to “Investigations” (above Hep B,C HIV Information).

The new SLHD Public Health Unit “Protecting you and your baby from influenza ... Information for pregnant women and women with newborn babies” will be available shortly.

Relieving GP Liaison Midwife Position

2012-01-12T01:58:37+00:00

]]>Relieving GP Liaison Midwife
From the 13th January, Audrey Lee (GP Liaison Midwife – RPAH and The Canterbury Hospital) will be taking long-service leave. Her position will be relieved by RPAH Midwife Clare Jordan. Her contact details are: ph 0425 230 662 (same as before) or email: clare.jordan@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Swab results: NB Pathology Provider

2011-11-17T01:44:15+00:00

]]>As the timing for the GBS swab was changed from 28 weeks to 34-36 weeks (according to RANZCOG guidelines), it is important that these results are available when a woman present for her hospital review. Although a copy may be requested to be sent to the hospital from a pathology provider or given to the woman to bring to the visit, there is the possibility that are not available at this visit.To allow midwives and/or staff to retrieve these results quickly, we ask that your Pathology Provider details are noted on the woman’s yellow card.

Postnatal Depression Awareness Week : November 13th - 19th

2011-11-14T02:08:28+00:00

]]>Further information regarding Postnatal Depression including available support services and resources can be found by visiting some of these websites:

ANSC information regarding Perinatal Mental Health Services and resources can be found by accessing the following information: