The importance of having a continuous data quality focus

The importance of having a continuous data quality focus

What is data quality? Data quality is the degree to which a given dataset meets requirements on accuracy, completeness, consistency,...
14 September 2023

Advice, support available to GPs caring for patients with mental health concerns

The Commonwealth has introduced a new GP Psychiatry Support Line to support GPs to access psychiatrist advice directly. Local GPs...
12 September 2023

Funding increase for the Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream

The Australian Government has increased funding for the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Practice Stream. This aims to help more...
12 September 2023

Eligible practitioners can register to become authorised voluntary assisted dying practitioner

In preparation for the commencement of voluntary assisted dying in NSW on 28 November, registration is now open to become...
12 September 2023

Learn about engaging with aged care homes via telehealth

Are you a GP, practice nurse or healthcare professional eager to integrate telehealth into your workflow and engage with residential...
12 September 2023

Advance care planning upcoming stalls

Come along and chat to Kate from SWSPHN about advance care planning at our upcoming stalls. We’ll have stalls at:...
11 September 2023

You have a choice when it comes to cervical screening

All cervical screening participants now have the choice to self-collect their own Cervical Screening Test sample. A self-collected sample is...
07 September 2023

‘Breast cancer doesn’t wait’ campaign a reminder of importance of screening

As we near Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, BreastScreen NSW has launched its 2023-2024 awareness campaign “Breast cancer doesn’t...
07 September 2023

Educational charts available for health professionals managing patients with asthma

The National Asthma Council Australia has released two charts – the Asthma and COPD Medications chart and Selecting and Adjusting...
06 September 2023

Pre-assessment “action plans” available to facilitate access to antiviral medicines

Pre-assessment action plans are available for respiratory infections in aged care home residents and those in the community at higher...
06 September 2023