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Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
Financial assistance from the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) for residents affected by the destructive summer storms is not only helping to rebuild communities, it’s making them stronger. The Reconnection for Resilience Community Grants Program provided 15 community grants of up to $500...
Financial assistance from the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) for residents affected by the destructive summer storms is not only helping to rebuild communities, it’s making them stronger. The Reconnection for Resilience Community Grants Program provided 15 community grants of up to $500...
Financial assistance from the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) for residents affected by the destructive summer storms is not only helping to rebuild communities, it’s making them stronger. The Reconnection for Resilience Community Grants Program provided 15 community grants of up to $500...
A critical component of a pharmacist’s education on the path to achieving full scope of practice qualifications is the requirement to spend dedicated time under the mentorship of an established prescriber. This experience allows pharmacists to immerse themselves in the practical aspects of pre...
The Gold Coast GP Collaborative (GPGC) has had an incredibly busy few months. We’ve partnered with the GP Liaison Officer and Healthy North Coast NSW to address GPs’ concerns about patient discharge from hospitals. Thanks to our ongoing advocacy, Queensland Health is now working to improve their...
When adolescents present to your practice with a tetanus-prone wound, think “Do they also need their pertussis antigen?” before administering an ADT booster. dTpa vaccine (Boostrix or Adacel) is funded through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for all for adolescents and given through the ...
Many General Practices have been experiencing an error message that is causing issues in PRODA when attempting to link the provider to a General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) patient in Health Professional Online Services (HPOS). See an example. The Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHA...
Subject to the passage of legislation, from 1 November 2024 there will be a revised structure for items for chronic disease management. Aside from the change in name to Chronic Conditions Management, existing items will cease from 1 November* including: GP management plans (229, 721, 92024, 92055), ...
This information has been provided by the Gold Coast Public Health Unit. If you require additional information or support, please contact the Gold Coast Public Health Unit on 5667 3200 or GCPHU-CDC@health.qld.gov.au. Hepatitis B vaccination for people at higher risk The following risk groups are NIP...
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