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This webinar will focus on recording DFV disclosures and the implications when the notes are subpoenaed. The panel will discuss best practice in note taking, utilising a real-life case study to help practitioners feel confident to effectively and appropriately record DFV.

Topics of discussion:

- legal obligations and ethical considerations surrounding recording DFV in general practice

- best practice and how to confidently report DFV

- the subpoena process and how to respond

As a result of COVID-19 control measures, flu cases remained at historically low levels in 2021. With the easing of these public health measures there is likely to be a resurgence of flu this winter, potentially co-circulating with COVID-19.

May marks Lung Health Awareness Month, a national campaign for the Lung Foundation focusing on raising awareness about the importance of lung health and the signs and symptoms of lung disease.

The Primary Health Network Digital Health team is pleased to showcase a range of innovative Digital Health tools that will transform your practice by saving you both time and money while supporting your patient’s healthcare journey.

This education event will expand your knowledge of digital health technologies available to specialist practices, focusing on adopting and using My Health Record. The digital health tools being showcased have the ability to improve access to healthcare information, support practice workflow and enhance patient care. The team will take you through the foundational requirements for these tools and where you can access them.

Please join us for this on-line education session on Accreditation and how to engage your practice team to create a successful accreditation journey. Our speakers will also provide an overview of and extend an invitation, to join the PHNs Accreditation Community of Practice.

Topics for discussion:

• Understanding the different components of the accreditation journey.

• How or who can be involved?

• How to build knowledge and resources?

• What defines success?

• Who should you engage in the process?

Please join us for a broad overview of the prescription, application and management of antivirals in treating patients with COVID. The session will also include an update on recent changes to COVID vaccination schedules and the rules affecting household contacts, and the availability and use of self-collected COVID and respiratory virus PCR.

The session will focus on the following topics among others for discussion:

• Describing the new notification process

• Indications for antivirals and prescribing processes

• Identifying patients with COVID who may benefit from oral antivirals

• Assessing interactions and making an appropriate prescribing decision

• Timing of COVID boosters after COVID infection

• The role of RATs vs PCR

You are invited to attend a dinner presentation featuring DR Scott Twaddell, Respiratory Physician, John Hunter Hospital, DR Vineeth George, Staff Specialist Repiratory & Thoracic Medicine John Hunter Hospital and Dr Robin Paterson , Medical Oncologist, Newcastle Private Hospital who will talk about new developments in COPD treatment , Lung Cancer patient management and symptoms. Event open to Health Care professionals only.