As death approaches, some patients may develop terminal restlessness which can be very stressful to both the patient and their carers.
This session will provide valuable insight into the following areas:
- Insight into Agitation in the Terminal Phase
- Medicine Management of agitation in the Terminal Phase
- Introduction to the New Palliative Unit opening in April 2021 at Gosford Hospital
Stop Male Suicide is working with Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network to identify the best ways to prevent suicide in older men. We want to give local people, who may come into contact with older men, the tools they need to start conversations that could save men’s lives.
ONLINE CONFERENCE- Register today for our FREE conference on Preventing Suicide in Older Men. This online event is aimed at health and social care professionals.It takes place on Friday 23 April 2021. REGISTER NOW
Do you want to take action to prevent suicide in older men but aren’t sure where to begin? In April 2021, we will be hosting a series on male suicide prevention workshops run by Stop Male Suicide Director Glen Poole. These FREE workshops are for professionals, volunteers and community members in the Hunter, New England and Central Coast region.
The PHN is offering General Practice the opportunity to receive a one-off grant to support activities or events that promote wellness, social connectedness and resilience amongst the general practice workforce.
In order to accomodate for a wider scope of international guests, and allow us to put forward the best possible program for our members and wider community, ASLM’s Diabetes Revolution online summit will now be taking place on 31 July 2021. Likewise, the free public summit will now be taking place on 1 August 2021.
A one of a kind international online summit - learn how to prescribe and support your patients or clients with these dietary approaches, along with other key elements of Lifestyle Medicine including promoting physical activity, reducing alcohol consumption, stopping smoking, improving sleep and reducing stress.
The evening will cover:
Medicinal Cannabis – overview & evidence, Eligibility & prescribing process, Patient case studies, Q&A
Presenter: Dr Tamara Nation
Dr Tamara Nation, Melbourne GP, has undertaken extensive training in cannabinoid medicine both nationally and internationally and is a member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. She was an early adopter of medicinal cannabis therapy for patients in Australia. This has enabled her to provide experienced and considered care for patients seeking medicinal cannabis for a range of illnesses.
Co-presenter: Barb Fullerton, is the National Education Manager of Little Green Pharma, Australia’s first producer and grower of medicinal cannabis. Barb will give an overview of the Australian medical cannabis industry, specifically the value of locally sourced and produced medicines.
This update will discuss the current situation in General Practice as the roll out of the COVID 19 vaccine gains pace. GP representatives from the New England, Hunter and Central Coast will discuss how their individual practices are preparing for the vaccination uptake.
The PHN will also provide a regional update including an overview of their role in the coordination of the rollout and the support available to General Practitioners and other health providers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a question and answer session .
Men are three times more likely than women to take their own lives. Despite this, men are generally less likely to access health services, so it is important that when they do they receive the help they need. Depression is a significant factor in suicide for men however it is more commonly linked to life events such as financial uncertainty, relationship breakdown and bereavement. Join this webinar and learn to better identify associations, comorbidities and patterns of treatment-seeking behaviour of men who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Our panel of experts will discuss strategies for providing care to these men and they will also demonstrate the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing.
The webinar is aimed at general practitioners and practice managers. Our experts provide practice guidance and advice about how to manage:
• planning and running your first COVID-19 vaccine clinic
• determining patient eligibility and tips for making patient appointments
• considering which staff should run your clinic, including who can vaccinate patients and what training is required
• understanding Medicare billing, advertising and other requirements
The hour-long webinar will feature:
• Liz Callaghan - Carers Australia CEO
• Dr Michael Kidd - Deputy Chief Medical Officer
• Luke Mansfield - Group Manager, Market Capability Department of Social Services
• Bridget Carrick - Director of the Vaccine Taskforce, Department of Health