In this month’s eNews we look at a recently released report titled Better Outcomes for people with Chronic and Complex Health Conditions. Amongst the recommendations from the report’s author Primary Health Care Advisory Group (PHCAG), is a proposed model of care for Australians with chronic and complex conditions. In Sydney’s north, work is underway in this area to improve patient health outcomes for at risk groups.

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Sydney North Health Network Membership: This is just a friendly reminder that if you were a member of the previous Divisions of General Practice or Medicare Locals, it DOES NOT automatically make you a member of the Northern Sydney PHN (operated by the Sydney North Health Network). CLICK HERE to become a member.

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GP NEWS

In this month’s GP News we bring you the following information:

• A new diagnostic tool highlighting Motor Neurone Disease (MND) red flags has been developed for GPs.

• A new video by BloodSafe eLearning Australia (BEA) demonstrates IV Iron administration in primary care.

• A skill training session in recognising, responding and referring cases of domestic and family violence is being offered this month and a list of resources is also available.

• GPs can refer their patients with asthma to The Asthma Foundation’s telephone asthma education, support and follow up.

• A new four-strain flu vaccine, protecting against the nasty Brisbane virus, is being made available for at-risk Australians for free from this month.

• The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is hosting information sessions to help people with a disability, as well as their families and carers, get ready for the NDIS that will commence on 1 July 2016.

• In Aged Care services news, the NSLHD has created a GP resource for referring people to the program.

• In type 2 diabetes news General Practices are invited to take part in a study that tests whether an online self-help program can help people with type 2 diabetes feel happier and be more active.

• The Pain Management Network website is two years old and with worldwide use of the resource, new content has been added to celebrate its anniversary.

• In Palliative care news CareSearch is providing information to GPs to help with sensitive discussions around palliative care.

• Diabetes NSW has provided its calendar of education events for people living with diabetes.

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CLINICAL NEWS

In this month’s Clinical News we provide information for clinicians and public health practitioners regarding:

• Measles in NSW. Four cases have been reported in Sydney in two weeks.

• The latest COPD resources have been updated by the Lung Foundation Australia including the COPD-X Concise Guide.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS

In this month's Community News learn about:

• A website that helps to deal with a terminal or life limiting illness.

• A free parenting course in the highly successful 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion coaching is on offer in Ryde this May.

• Patient videos demonstrate how to correctly use inhalers for conditions like asthma.

• A new quit smoking campaign is running on television networks. GPs and Pharmacists can assist a person wishing to quit smoking.

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MENTAL HEALTH NEWS

In Mental Health News, we we provide:

• The April and May ATAPS referral numbers for GPs.

• In youth mental health we look at headspace which operates from Chatswood and Brookvale and GPs are sought to work with youth.

• In our online poll question for this month, we ask if you have spoken to your GP about Mental Health.

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DIGITAL HEALTH NEWS

To keep up to date with the changes in Digital Health CLICK HERE for the My Health Record bulletin.

EDUCATION EVENTS

Interested in continuing your education? Sydney North Health Network is hosting CPD Education Events for GPs, Practice Staff and Allied Health Providers.

To view the current schedule, CLICK HERE.

HEALTH RECRUIT

SNHN is committed to helping build primary health workforce capacity.

To view current health related job vacancies in our region, CLICK HERE.

ADVERTISING

If you are interested in advertising your health or community care service to an audience of GPs, practice staff, allied health professionals and or other health professionals through our monthly eNews please contact the Communications team on communications@snhn.org.au or call 9432 8250

ABOUT SYDNEY NORTH HEALTH NETWORK

SNPHN Ltd (ABN 38 605 353 884) trading as Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) is a local not-for-profit health organisation, established by the Australian Government to improve access to primary care services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. We are one of 31 PHNs. The SNHN region spans 899 square kilometres, aligns with the Northern Sydney Local Health District and encompasses 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs): Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Manly, Mosman, North Sydney, Pittwater, Ryde, Warringah and Willoughby.

SNHN gratefully acknowledges the financial and other support provided by the Australian Government.