Important Updates:

CHAIN - How to refer to Community Health nurses (including palliative care)

Medical Director referal template and import instructions

Referral for Psychogeriatric Services

Referral for Psychogeriatric Services

Sydney South Western Integration Project (SSWIP)

Read about this interesting project that is promoting integration between general practitioners in the Sydney South West Area and Health Service Programs - SSWIPP

Patient information brochures available.

“Mental Health Consumer Information Medication Brochures” provided by SSWAHS Mental Health Services

H1N1 and 'Flu Vaccine Updates

H1N1 Flu Clinic Vaccination Guide NSW

H1N1 Priority - Information Sheet - Children Excluded

ATAGI Statement on use of Flu Vaccines with Thiomersal

DOHA Medicare Items for Vaccination Services

Previous updates

Purtussis Update August 09

Pertussis Fact Sheet

Pertussis Vaccination Flier

Purtussis - Pregnant Women Information

Cardiovascular Program

View the program flowchart for more information.

Contact details for Program Coordinator – Nerida Campbell.
Please contact Nerida on 0408 293 451 or 4861 6084

Relevant Documents and Templates:

• Cardiac Patient Consent
• Cardiovascular Program Registration Form
• Cardiac Care Plan Templates

Referral Pathways and Funding for Autism July 08

For information about this new Medicare item please go to:

Referral Pathways and Funding for Autism   

Autism Support May 2009

Online Claiming

Minister advises doctors to convert to online claiming—now May 2008

Diabetes Prevention Program - Live Life Well 

Contact details for Live Life Well Program

The program is being implemented by Jill Snow and Lifestyle Officers including Cheryl Jones from the Division. Please contact Jill or Cheryl if you would like to discuss the program further:

Cheryl's mobile:  0400 447 242    

Useful documents for the Live Life Well Program

Flow chart of program
Information for patients
Risk Assessment Tool - Diabetes
Referral form - diabetes, pre diabetes & diabetes prevention
Recruitment tally sheet for practice    

Position Paper on use of fish oils - Heart Foundation

Position Paper - Fish Oils

BOMH, BAHM and MHNIP EXPLAINED!

BOMH, BAMH & MHNIP The Simple Explanations

Would you like to know more about the Mood Assessment Program (MAP)?

General Information for GPs

Anglicare Counselling Service

Anglicare provides a general counsellor on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Moss Vale from 9.30am to 4.00pm.

• Booking 4868 1780 - speak to Sandra between 9am and1pm and 1.30pm and 3pm
• Current waiting list (January 2010) approximately 4 weeks unless urgent
• Cost is nominal based on income

Falls Prevention Sessions

Stepping On - building confidence and reducing falls

• 6 week program. For details of dates of next program please contact BDH Occupational Therapy Ph: 48 61 0273 or 48 61 0299

Family Support Services

Family Support services and activities details call 4862 1777

Important links for GPs:

• After Hours Service
• Calendar of Events
• Community Resources
• Contact Us
• Directory of Medical Practitioners, Related Health Services and Facilities March 2010
• Document Library
• Early Childhood Directory
• GP Incident Notification Form SSWAHS
• Highland Doctor Newsletter
• Hypertension Guidelines June 2008
• Incentives & Payments
• Medical Director Templates
• Positions Available
• Programs
• Psychologists & Social Workers in the Southern Highlands
  Rosters
• Staff
• Useful Calculators

Rural Doctors Network

The NSW Rural Doctors Network supports GPs and practices in NSW and provides a central information resource for rural medical support initiatives. For more information please visit www.nswrdn.com.au