Important Updates:
Changes to MBS in May 2010
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Medicare Items
For information on Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items, including MBS item descriptors, explanatory notes, questions and answers, an overview fact sheet and example scenarios regarding the use of CDM items as well as templates for the GPMP and TCA click on the following link:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-chronicdiseasemanagement
Multidisciplinary Case Conferencing Items
For fact sheets, questions and answers and advice on how to develop proformas for CDM case conferencing click on the following link: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-multi-caseconf.htm
Individual Allied Health Services for patients with a chronic medical condition and complex care needs under Medicare
For fact sheets, eligibility criteria for allied health professionals, referral forms, information for consumers and how to access the Medicare Australia Quick Reference Guide for allied health professionals click on the following link: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Chronic+Disease+Allied+Health+Individual+Services
Dental services under Medicare
For fact sheets and referral forms click on the following link:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Dental+Care+Services
Medicare Health Assessments Resource Kit
For fact sheets and proformas on the health assessment items click on the following link:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mha_resource_kit#proforma
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:
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
Autism Funding Brochure
Autism Funding Pathway
Information For Parents and Carers - Autism Funding May09
New Early Childhood Autism Programs in Wingecarribee
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
Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK)
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 and BAHM EXPLAINED!
BOMH and BAMH The Simple Explanation!
Would you like to know more about the Mood Assessment Program (MAP)?MAP Overview & Referrer Registration
Patient Info Sheet - Southern Highlands MAP Centre
Referral Form - Southern Highlands MAP Centre
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:
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
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