We are delighted to share an initiative by the Australian Digital Health Agency that aims to enhance the digital health literacy of health care professionals, both patients and their carers. In an era where technology is transforming the healthcare landscape, healthcare professionals must guide their patients in navigating and utilising digital health tools effectively.
The aim of this research project is to evaluate the efficacy of a practice nurse-coordinated intervention - Targeting Treatable Traits in COPD to Prevent Hospitalisations (TERRACOTTA) – in the Australian primary care.
The General Practice Sustainability and Viability Initiative (SAVI) has been launched by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN), leading a fundamental shift towards a sustainable and thriving primary healthcare sector.
Upper Hunter residents will soon have greater access to free mental health support with Social Futures* confirmed as the provider of a new Head to Health centre for the region.
The PHN recognises the pivotal role of primary care providers, as they are the backbone of Australia's healthcare infrastructure and are inherently involved in their community’s disaster response and recovery processes.
As we step into the new year, there’s an efficient way to update the business details of GPs and other healthcare providers moving in and out of your practice. The free Provider Connect Australia™ (also known as PCA™), an initiative of the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency), provides a single place to update your business information and services, which can automatically update your National Health Service Directory (NHSD) listing and your local Primary Health Network.
University of Sydney researchers are inviting GP practices to participate in the NHMRC-funded COMFORT clinical trial, which will evaluate a care model for low back pain.
Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now a choice for eligible people at the end-of-life and clinicians may be asked how patients may access it.
New South Wales is currently experiencing another COVID-19 wave, with high levels of transmission occurring in the Hunter New England area.
Healthdirect Australia is pleased to announce the extension of the healthdirect Video Call COVID- 19 GP Program and the PHN Exemplar Program to 30 June 2024.