News http://csgpn.org.au/news/ Delivering Local Health Solutions Through General Practice en kwheeler@csgpn.com.au Copyright 2012 2012-05-21T00:58:01+00:00 News from RPA : Discharge letter : Caesarean section births http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/news_from_rpa_caesarean_section_births/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/news_from_rpa_caesarean_section_births/#When:00:58:01Z From the 21st May 2012 this Caesarean Section: Discharge Letter will be given to all public patients who have had an elective or emergency caesarean section at RPA. This letter will be discussed with the woman prior to discharge by the ward registrar. Entries on the form can only be made by registrar. The last entry on the letter is to outline whether the vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC)  is an option in a subsequent pregnancy. If there are contra-indications to a VBAC this will be outlined.

A copy of this letter will be sent to the GP and a copy of the letter will be inserted in the medical record.

VMOs have the option of using this letter and may fill it out accordingly. Junior medical staff will not be using this letter on women who have a private obstetrician.

]]> Announcements, ANSC Antenatal Care 2012-05-21T00:58:01+00:00 Inner Metro Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) : Activity guide for local support events http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/inner_metro_australian_breastfeeding_association_aba_calendar_of_local_supp/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/inner_metro_australian_breastfeeding_association_aba_calendar_of_local_supp/#When:22:06:36Z Inner Metro ABA: Activity Guide (April- August 2012) lists a number of local breastfeeding support events held across the Inner West. A Breastfeeding Counsellor is available at all discussion meetings. ” Breastfeeding with Confidence Classes” are held the last Friday of every month at RPA Women and Babies.

]]> Announcements, ANSC Antenatal Care 2012-05-15T22:06:36+00:00 Flu Vaccination for pregnant women http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/flu_vaccination_for_pregnant_women/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/flu_vaccination_for_pregnant_women/#When:01:16:42Z 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) or circle Y/N if card is stamped with ” Flu Vax”.

The new SLHD Public Health Unit “Protecting you and your baby from influenza ... Information for pregnant women and women with newborn babies” is now available. Please contact CSGPN for copies.

]]> Announcements, ANSC Antenatal Care 2012-05-14T01:16:42+00:00 HPV vaccination to prevent cancers in gay men http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/hpv_vaccination_to_prevent_cancers_in_gay_men/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/hpv_vaccination_to_prevent_cancers_in_gay_men/#When:01:48:26Z A study by Palefsky et al 4 on the efficacy of Gardasil in 602 MSM, demonstrated 77.5% efficacy at preventing HPV 6, 11, 16, and 18-related anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN grades 1-3) and anal cancer in HPV naïve individuals. Analysis of all randomised MSM individuals in the study group (irrespective of HPV status at enrolment) demonstrated vaccine efficacy for prevention of HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18-related intraepithelial neoplasia of 50.3%. In response to this and other ongoing research in males, the TGA has extended the indication for Gardasil to include the prevention of anal disease.

Click on the PDF document to read more about this news article.
HPV_exerpt_STIGMA_v02.pdf

The news article was provided to CSGPN by the HARP Health Promotion Unit, Sydney Local health District.

]]> Announcements, Critical Information, Preventive Health 2012-05-11T01:48:26+00:00 APNA Immunisation course for 2012 http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/apna_immunisation_course_for_2012/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/apna_immunisation_course_for_2012/#When:02:36:03Z APNA have released online immunisation courses IMMUNISATION 2012.

]]> Announcements, Education, Immunisation 2012-04-18T02:36:03+00:00 Access To Allied Psychologist Services (ATAPS) Perinatal Depression: plenty of referrals left! http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/access_to_allied_psychologist_services_ataps_perinatal_depression/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/access_to_allied_psychologist_services_ataps_perinatal_depression/#When:23:45:50Z 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

]]> Announcements, ANSC Antenatal Care, Mental Health 2012-04-17T23:45:50+00:00 Free Parenting Program : Transiting New Territory : From Couples to Parents http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/free_parenting_program_transiting_new_territory_from_couples_to_parents/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/free_parenting_program_transiting_new_territory_from_couples_to_parents/#When:02:10:49Z 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.

]]> Announcements, ANSC Antenatal Care 2012-04-02T02:10:49+00:00 Eight -Week Group For Men Who Are Survivors Of Child Sexual Assult http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/eight_-week_group_for_men_who_are_survivors_of_child_sexual_assult/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/eight_-week_group_for_men_who_are_survivors_of_child_sexual_assult/#When:04:35:10Z Tuesday evenings May 1 to June 19 2012. 6pm to 8pm @ Inner West
Cost: Full (F/T Employed) $45 per session. Concession (F/T Student & unemployed) $25 per session. Participants who have a GP referral will be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $20.45 per session. SAMSN is happy to recommend GPs if you require one.

Contact support@samsn.com.au or 0479 195 756

For more information see attached flyer.

SAMSN_e-flyer_May_20121_(2).pdf

]]> Announcements, Mental Health 2012-03-21T04:35:10+00:00 Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines : Infants and Children - Acute Management of Bronchiolitis http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/updated_clinical_practice_guidelines_infants_and_children-_acute_management/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/updated_clinical_practice_guidelines_infants_and_children-_acute_management/#When:21:05:29Z 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.

]]> Announcements, ANSC Antenatal Care 2012-03-05T21:05:29+00:00 News from RPA : Changes to the combined First Trimester Screening Program http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/news_from_rpa_changes_to_the_combined_first_trimester_screening_program/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/news_from_rpa_changes_to_the_combined_first_trimester_screening_program/#When:19:33:33Z From March 12th 2012, first trimester screening results issued by the RPA Fetal Medicine Department will include:

  1. (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).

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