Advice on administering Lagevrio to elderly patients

Advice on administering Lagevrio to elderly patients

The prescription-only COVID-19 treatment Lagevrio (molnupiravir) is generally administered as whole capsules as outlined in the TGA PI. While the recommendation...
08 March 2022

ATAGI updates booster dose recommendations

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has updated its recommendations on the use of a booster dose of...
08 March 2022

Guidance for GPs faced with vaccine hesitancy from patients

To assist GPs who may be approached by patients seeking a vaccination exemption without medical grounds, we are sharing the...
01 March 2022

GP Profile – Dr Furio Virant

Fairfield GP Furio Virant was recognised for his service to medicine with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)...
01 March 2022

What are challenging behaviours?

It can be difficult to know when a child’s behaviour is a typical developmental stage or whether further intervention is...
28 February 2022

Spotlight on mental health – Consultant Psychiatry Service delivered by Dokotela

We’re putting the spotlight on mental health in this new monthly feature. Learn more about SWSPHN commissioned services, projects and...
28 February 2022

Step up to the challenge, put together a March Charge team!

Steptember has always been such a success at SWSPHN, we thought we’d expand our list of physical challenges by participating...
25 February 2022

Lifeline suicide prevention programs available to those in need

Lifeline Macarthur and Western Sydney have a number of suicide prevention programs available to people needing support. These include: Aftercare...
25 February 2022

BreastScreen NSW service open

The BreastScreen NSW service is open and is working to minimise delays for women who are due for their two-yearly...
25 February 2022

Advance Care Planning support available free

Advance Care Planning is the process of planning for the healthcare you would or would not like to receive if...
25 February 2022