HNE HealthPathways Subscriber Update

Focus on Neurology

The HealthPathways team has been working with local neurologists to develop pathways that will assist GPs to assess and manage patients in primary care, improve referral triaging and reduce wait times across both private and public services. They have recently added 3 new pathways to the neurology suite that they hope clinicians will find valuable in their daily practice:

• Functional neurological disorders
• White matter hyperintensities
• Incidental neurological findings on imaging

If you have any suggestions as to how to make these pathways more helpful, please let us know via the send feedback button on the bottom right-hand corner of every pathway page.

Zoledronic acid infusion providers

The John Hunter Hospital Infusion Lounge and Sonic are no longer offering zoledronic acid infusions for patients. We are currently updating the Zoledronic Acid Infusion Referrals page to capture all providers in the HNE area to help GPs know where they can refer patients. If you are accepting referrals from other practices and would like to be added to this page please let us know via the Send Feedback button.

Significant changes to pathways

Please check out the pathways below that have had significant face lifts:

• Hyperemesis gravidarum: Rewritten in line with new guidelines from NSW Health
• Frozen shoulder: Updated with videos from ACI for shoulder assessment and comprehensive examination
• Immunisation: Updated with 2023 influenza information and links.

New Pathways

• Maternal Postnatal Check
• PTSD in adults
• Tuberculosis
• Down syndrome
• Mitochondrial disease

New and retired specialists

New

• Dr Bruno Gomes – private orthopaedic surgeon (Newcastle).
  See Non-urgent orthopaedic referrals

• Dr Prajwol Shrestha – medical oncologist (Calvary Mater Newcastle).
  See Oncology Specialist Referrals

Retired

• Dr Michael Katekar- neurologist (Newcastle).
  See Neurology Referrals for alternate specialists

If you come across a new or retired specialist, let us know via the Send Feedback button.

Keep in touch

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If you would like any assistance with accessing HealthPathways or would like a practice visit to learn more about HealthPathways please email Marika Mackenzie mmackenzie@thephn.com.au.