News http://csgpn.org.au/news/ Delivering Local Health Solutions Through General Practice en gpilgrim@csgpn.com.au Copyright 2012 2012-02-05T23:01:44+00:00 New Guidelines for Chronic Heart Failure and Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/new_guidelines_for_chronic_heart_failure/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/new_guidelines_for_chronic_heart_failure/#When:00:43:12Z New guidelines for the prevention, detection and management of chronic heart failure in Australia
To download the Guidelines click here or alternatively we have a small number of hard copy versions available.

Addendum to the 2006 guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
To download the guidelines click here or alternatively we have a small number of hard copy versions available.

Please contact Julia Thompson on 8752 4928 for more information or to receive a copy.

]]> Announcements, Critical Information, Preventive Health 2011-09-08T00:43:12+00:00 Get Healthy Hotline http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/get_healthy_hotline/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/get_healthy_hotline/#When:03:56:03Z This is a free health coaching phone service providing participants with up to 10 free phone cansultations over 6 months with a designated health coach. Inluded in the package is a health information booklet with useful, practical tips and programs. For more information open this link Frequently asked questions, or go to the GP NSW Get Healhy page to access templates for your practice. More information, please contact .

]]> Preventive Health 2011-09-01T03:56:03+00:00 Prevenar 13 catch up from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/prevenar_13_catch_up_from_1_october_2011_to_30_september_2012/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/prevenar_13_catch_up_from_1_october_2011_to_30_september_2012/#When:03:14:12Z The Prevenar 13 catch up will commence on 1 October 2011 for children ages between 12 months to 35 months. We have a catch up reminder recall postcard to help you recall children for this vaccine.

For more information, a practice visit or to request recall postcards please contact CSGPN on 9799 0933.

]]> Announcements, Immunisation, Preventive Health 2011-08-29T03:14:12+00:00 Influenza update for Maternity services Winter 2011 http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/influenza_update_for_maternity_services_winter_2011/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/influenza_update_for_maternity_services_winter_2011/#When:06:47:53Z Situation update
There is increasing influenza activity in parts of NSW and elsewhere in Australia, and there have been reports of admissions of pregnant women to intensive care in NSW. Because of the possibility of another severe influenza season in 2011, it is important to increase uptake of the seasonal influenza vaccine now, particularly among high risk groups like pregnant women. Below is the release from NSW Health:

]]> Announcements, ANSC Antenatal Care, Critical Information, Immunisation, Preventive Health 2011-07-22T06:47:53+00:00 Rotovirus and Intussusception - Communication material http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/rotovirus_and_intussusception_-_communication_material/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/rotovirus_and_intussusception_-_communication_material/#When:02:08:51Z Latest fact sheets for immunisation providers and consumer information regarding Rotovirus and intussusception, visit the Department of Health and Ageing page here for Rotovirus.

]]> Announcements, Immunisation, Preventive Health 2011-06-14T02:08:51+00:00 Risk of intussusception in infants following rotavirus vaccination http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/risk_of_intussusception_in_infants_following_rotavirus_vaccination/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/risk_of_intussusception_in_infants_following_rotavirus_vaccination/#When:23:41:51Z The Chief Medical Officer has advised that there is new evidence suggesting a small increased risk of intussusception in infants following rotavirus vaccination. On the basis of the overall risk benefit balance, it is recommend that young infants continue to be offered vaccination against rotavirus and that their parents and carers are made aware of the rare risk of intussusception and how to be alert for the signs and symptoms of the condition.

Communication resources have been developed by NSW Health and a distribution strategy is being implemented to advise parents and providers:

  1. NSW Health will be faxing the Chief Medical Officer’s letter and provider fact-sheet directly to all providers, General Practice NSW and Public Health Units. All documents (including a Parent Fact-sheet) will be available via the NSW Health website
  2. The Australian Government will be mailing hard copies of the documents directly to providers over the next few weeks
  3. The TGA website will have updated information and revised Product Information (PI) for the two rotavirus vaccines (Rotarix® and RotaTeq®)

Release documents

  • Chief Medical Officer letter
  • Summary factsheet for providers
  • Information for Immunisation Providers February 2011
  • Information for Parents February 2011
  • MORE...]]> Announcements, Critical Information, Immunisation, Preventive Health 2011-02-27T23:41:51+00:00 Extension of the listing of nicotine patches on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 February http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/extension_of_the_listing_of_nicotine_patches_on_the_pharmaceutical_benefits/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/extension_of_the_listing_of_nicotine_patches_on_the_pharmaceutical_benefits/#When:19:47:17Z At its March 2010 meeting, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommended an extension to the listing of nicotine patches through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as an aid to smoking cessation.  Previously, nicotine replacement therapy was only available to indigenous patients.

    From 1 February 2011, the listing for nicotine patches (Nicorette®, Nicabate P® and Nicotinell®) has been extended to include all eligible individuals (general and concessional patients). 

    Further information regarding this change can be found on the PBS website

    ]]>     Announcements, Mental Health, Preventive Health, Consumer Information 2011-02-02T19:47:17+00:00     Reminding your patients about the next Pneumococcal vaccination http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/reminding_your_patients_about_the_next_pneumococcal_vaccination/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/reminding_your_patients_about_the_next_pneumococcal_vaccination/#When:06:23:09Z Up to 800 000 patients received their first dose of pneumococcal vaccine in 2005 and these patients are now due for their 5 year booster. Act now to identify and vaccinate all eligible patients aged over 70years before winter. The National Pneumococcal Vaccination Program for Older Australians commenced in January 2005 and provides free pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax23®) to adults aged 65 years or older. People aged 65 years or over should discuss vaccination with their doctor or health care provider.

    Adults aged 65 years or over are at higher risk of contracting pneumococcal disease than the rest of the population, with the majority of deaths from this disease occurring in this age group.

    2 doses of vaccine are given, with the second dose given 5 years after the first dose. For technical information or information about vaccines, refer to the Pneumococcal section of the Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition 2008 (NHMRC).
    Reference:
    www.racgp.org.au/ff/21

    ]]>     Announcements, Immunisation, Preventive Health 2010-05-10T06:23:09+00:00     Travel vaccination links http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/travel_vaccination_links/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/travel_vaccination_links/#When:06:21:17Z Australians are travelling overseas in ever-increasing numbers. Whatever your age and destination, properly preparing before you leave and staying in good health while travelling can help you to have a happy and enjoyable trip. This information provides travel tips and health information to help you prepare for a safe and healthy journey.

    For more information visit the following sites:

     

    ]]>     Immunisation, Preventive Health, Consumer Information 2010-05-10T06:21:17+00:00     Gay friendly GPs http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/gay_friendly_gps/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/gay_friendly_gps/#When:00:34:09Z For more information on Sexual Health, please contact the following staff:

    Vijay Ramanathan Phone: 8752 4915
    Julie McLean-Murray Phone: 8752 4905

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