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July 15 2024
Direct access colonoscopy survey
The Agency for Clinical Innovation and the Cancer Institute NSW want to hear from General Practitioners about their experiences of referring patients for colonoscopy. The survey will take less than 10 minutes. Consent is implied by completion of the survey and all responses are anonymous.
July 15 2024
Innovative model of care to bring improved access to health for Queensland/New South Wales Border communities
The Macintyre Health Alliance – a collaboration between Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN (the PHN), Goondiwindi Medical Centre, Darling Downs Health, Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service, Hunter New England Central Coast PHN (HNECC) and the Hunter New England Local Health District (LHD) – are celebrating the news that the PHN’s application for an Innovative Model of Care (IMOC) Grant to implement the new Indigenous Wellness Connect program has been successful.
July 15 2024
Changes to consent guidance
The Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) has made changes to the consent guidance for the Primary Mental Health Care Minimum Data Set (PMHC MDS). These changes will allow DoHAC to share data with State and Territory Governments as part of bilateral funding agreements.
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NSW Outpatient State-wide Referral Criteria - Information Webinar
SRC are intended to support referring health professionals at the point of referral to a NSW public specialist outpatient service, and clinicians working in a NSW public specialist …
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Difficult Conversations: Techniques for tackling tricky discussions at work and in the clinic - CPD Webinar for Allied Health Assistants
It's one of the most sought-after skills in modern healthcare...navigating difficult conversations. The need to have a difficult conversation can come up at any time, often without …
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Personal Leadership
The personal leadership work to be completed in this programme is an opportunity to orientate yourself inside your leadership thinking. Leadership is historically judged on actions …
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