South Western Sydney PHN supports GPs staff providing healthcare to older people by implementing projects, providing access to continuing education and clinical resources, and commissioning services.
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Primary Care Resources
Medication management review guidance for GPs consulting with older patients
Older people may have multiple morbidities and complex medication needs. Optimal medication management can be achieved using a systematic, multidisciplinary...
Primary Care Resources
Care finder services for patients needing aged care support
Care finder services provide face-to-face assistance to vulnerable older people who need help accessing in-home support services. Care finders have...
COVID-19
COVID-19 information for older people and carers
Support for older people, families and carers You can find trusted COVID-19 information for older Australians on the healthdirect website. Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Primary Care Resources
HealthPathways clinical and referral guidance for GPs
Assisting GPs during consultations with older people HealthPathways is designed and written for use during a consultation providing clear and...
Primary Care Resources
Falls prevention programs
As we age, maintaining our balance, strength, and overall well-being becomes increasingly important. Falls are not just minor mishaps; they...
Primary Care Resources
Advance Care Planning resources
Encourage your patients to think about and document their preferences for their future health care before they may no longer...
What we do
Dementia and Palliative Care Directory
This dementia and palliative care services directory contains local, State and National services to guide families, carers and people living...
General Resources
Website
Health assessment for people aged 75 years and older
Visit the Department of Health website’s ‘Health assessment for people aged 75 years and older’ page for information on how a medical practitioner may select MBS items to undertake a health assessment for a person aged 75 years and older.
Templates and forms
My Aged Care GP e-referral
GPs can refer their patients to My Aged Care from their electronic practice management systems via the e-referral form.
Plans and reports
Healthy ageing co-design report
Published April 2022.
The purpose of the Healthy Ageing Co-design was to identify the needs and opportunities to support older people to remain living in the community and delay their entry into residential aged care homes.
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