The Diabetes Emergency Hotline for GPs is a 24-hour telephone advice and information service, operated by the Royal North Shore Hospital diabetes team.
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Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment Program – Registration Grace Period Extended to 30 June 2022
The Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment Program Registration Grace Period that is currently in place. As you are aware when the 1 July 2021…
Optimal care pathways: cancer
The optimal care pathways are models of cancer care that place the patient at the centre of care decisions to improve patient outcomes. They promote quality cancer…
BreastScreen NSW is working with services at each local health district to resume screening as soon as local conditions allow
As clinics re-open, women who had their appointment cancelled during the suspension will be prioritised for an appointment locally as soon as it is possible. BreastScreen NSW remains…
Direct Access Colonoscopy: fast-tracked service at Ryde Hospital
Patients who return a positive FOBT and are mild symptomatic or asymptomatic may be fast tracked by the Direct Access Colonoscopy Service at Ryde Hospital….
National Cancer Screening Register access: new online channels to support bowel and cervical screening care for your patients
The National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) is now available to health care professionals by BP(Saffron) and MD(v. 4.0) software integration, which means the provider can access all the services…
GPs, please be aware of the changed guideline for women who receive an intermediate risk of cervical cancer result
The guideline was changed in February 2021. Women with a 12-month follow up HPV (not-16/18) result with LBC prediction negative, pLSIL or LSIL (Intermediate risk…
Lyn Gardner Scholarship: Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Nursing
In recognition of the commitment and lifetime service of Lyn Gardner, The Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs is awarding scholarships for fifteen registered nurses…
Funded zoster vaccination catch-up ends soon
People up to 79 years of age can receive a funded Zostavax® as part of a catch-up program until 31 October 2021. After this date,…
Evaluation of the reach and uptake of the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia
The Department of Social Services has engaged Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) to evaluate the reach and uptake of the Autism Guideline. The National Guideline for…