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Digital health tools are changing how healthcare is delivered in Australia. Access to My Health Record is transforming health service delivery and supporting continuity of care across the country. Please join the Australian Digital Health Agency, WA Primary Health Alliance, and our special guest Dr Hemant Kulkarni (Renal physician, Wexford Nephrology and Royal Perth Hospital) and other speakers, to hear how digital health is transforming care.

Healthcare professionals and practice managers from across all sectors, and especially those in specialist medical practice, are encouraged to attend, hear these success stories and be inspired to start using digital health. There will also be the opportunity for participants to ask questions.

This session will help you understand the importance of high-quality patient clinical records and provide practical examples of how to improve your practice’s data quality through a Quality Improvement activity. This session will help guide practice managers and clinical staff in understanding:

• Clinical risks of poor data;

• The importance of coding clinical information to ensure quality diagnosis and medical history data;

• Importance of quality prescription and medicines data; and

• The benefits of up-to-date and accurate data

Note: this webinar is offered several times. Select the date and time that works best for you at registration.

Convened by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), the Preventive Health Conference is an annual conference aimed at providing a platform to engage, challenge and exchange ideas, where pivotal issues for building prevention in Australia is discussed and where delegates can learn from the experience, opinions and perspectives of sector leaders and their peers.

This year, the Preventive Health Conference is of a Hybrid format, this means that you have the option of attending the Conference Face-to-Face in Brisbane or online via the Virtual Event Portal.

Register now to join Dr. Nicole Hall (General Practitioner), Dr. Nicole Highet (Psychologist), Nia Ellis (Mother with lived experience), Rosemarie Vary (Enhanced Maternal Child Health Nurse) for a facilitated discussion of a case study, facilitated by Prof. Stephen Trumble (General Practitioner). Attend to hear the panel of experts explore how health professionals can better identify symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression and provide enhanced care for women at risk.

Through an exploration of perinatal anxiety and depression the webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to:
• Discuss biological, social and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing perinatal anxiety and depression, including associated stigma.
• Appraise screening, identification, assessment and diagnosis of perinatal anxiety and depression.
• Evaluate the recommended therapeutic approaches that have proven successful in the treatment of perinatal anxiety and depression.
• Outline the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when providing care to women living experiencing and living with perinatal anxiety and depression.

• Read the case study on which the discussion will be based.

• Learn more about the panel.

To register for this and all future webinars, you need to create a free account on MHPN’s Portal. Already have an account? Simply log in to register.

It's a free week-long gathering for everyone who's committed to improving the lives and health of men and boys in Australia.

Men’s Health Connected is held online, so you can take part from the comfort of your home or workplace and choose the times and the sessions that work best for you. As well as providing a great opportunity to connect with likeminded people who share your interest in improving the lives and health of men and boys, Men's Health Connected will explore a range of themes including:

• The state of men's health in 2022

• Getting men moving (physical activity and men's health)

• Running men's health events

• Hearing men's stories (the role of lived experience in improving men's health

For more information and to register for updates on the program visit the Men's Health Connected website.

The PHN invites you to an interactive session on quality care plans with the emphasis on improved patient outcomes. You will be given tools and tips to assist you with care planning in a interactive environment.

Topics for discussion:

• Identify eligibility and Medicare requirements

• Recognise what’s involved in developing a comprehensive plan

• Additional considerations regarding care planning for First Nations people

• Complementary care for chronic disease management

• Tools to assist you with care planning

Through an exploration of assessing functional capacity to work for psychological injuries, the webinar will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to:

Outline the benefits of participating in good work for patients who are experiencing health conditions that may impair their ability to work.

Assess a patient’s functional capacity for work, based on their psychological health and wellbeing.

Explain current capacity to work and provide advice on suitable modifications to support a patient’s continued participation in work.

Outline how to establish early expectations for continued work participation and recovery for patients.

The PHN's Health-e Together Digital Care grants offer an opportunity for General Practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and Allied Health practioners to upgrade or implement digital health foundational services and supports. There is also a dedicated grant stream for improving telehealth services into Residential Aged Care facilities.