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GPs, please help us to help you with palliative care support

SWSPHN’s Peace of Mind Project is working to improve the end-of-life journey for people with dementia. As GPs play a fundamental role...
22 March 2022

New headspace centre to be established in Narellan

The Federal Government will establish a new headspace service in Narellan to provide extra mental health support for young people...
15 March 2022

Electronic prescribing complements telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the introduction of additional funding to improve access to telehealth services via general practice and other...
14 March 2022

Spotlight on Mental Health – Credentialed Mental Health Nursing Service

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

Project makes ‘tangible difference’ to the lives of our next generation

A South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN)-joint project with Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council is making a “tangible difference” to the...
14 March 2022

The GP’s role in promoting gross motor skills

Gross motor skills are foundational skills required for play, self-care and academic tasks. Gross motor difficulties may result in uncoordinated movements,...
10 March 2022
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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