No 1007: March 11, 2010
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Chronic Disease Management Early Arthritis & Lupus
Seminars and Dealing with Change Workshop
Professional Development CPD events
Immunisation Thinkgp
Information Management Medical Director Tips
Items of interest Victorian Cancer Agency,
Respiratory Physician, GP Network News
Mental Health Beyond Benzodiazepines, Psycho-Oncology Day Program
News for Practice Staff Legal Issues for Practice Managers, Setting
up Specialist Clinics
Paediatrics Child
& adolescent mental health
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Arthritis
We run a number of programs to support community members including:
· Early Arthritis and Lupus Seminars: for people recently diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis) and systemic lupus erythematosus
· Self management programs
· Physical activity programs
For further information and flyers about these programs and other activities visit www.arthritisvic.org.au or call 8531 8000.
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Tuesday 16th March 6.30pm – 9.30pm (dinner from 6pm) for GPs, practice staff and practice nurses. As part of RACGP QA&CPD Program, GPs have until the end of this year to complete an accredited CPR course. This course meets the requirements for CPR training and has 5 Category 2 RACGP points attached. Flyer.
Another CPR update is planned for 28th April
Thursday 25th
March, 7-9pm
(dinner from 6.30pm) at John Scott Meeting House, La Trobe University,
Bundoora.
Presenter: Dr Peter
Eizenberg - Influenza, Pertussis and Immunisation Update. Flyer
Meetings are held each Tuesday starting at 12.30 in the
Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor,
March 16 - Fungal Infections - Dr Jose Yeatman
For full term Tuesday lecture program click here
Austin Health - Division
of Medicine Grand Round
“Discharging
patients to residential care – do our patients get the medications we
prescribe?” presented by Pharmacists Rohan Elliott and Tim Tran
Wednesday 17th March 12:30pm John
Lindell Lecture Theatre, Level 4,
The following workshops are being promoted by the RACGP
Sunday 21st March - Starting out in general practice. Employment options, self care and navigating Medicare – an update for new Fellows and general practice registrars. At Royal
Saturday 13th March or Saturday 1st May - Psychodynamic principles for general practitioners workshop at Seasons Botanic Gardens. Flyer.
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Thinkgp has a new Special feature in their news section with Peter McIntyre being interviewed about a “broad approach to adult immunisation in general practice” currently available.
Any health professional can access this by registering – for free – at www.thinkgp.com.au.
There is also Immunisation Saves Lives 6 x 1hour education modules developed
by ACT and NSW SBO immunisation coordinators available at this site
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When choosing from the drop down list of templates in LetterWriter you can either scroll through the list, or more quickly, type the first letter of the template name, e.g. M to jump to Medical Certificate. If you slowly typed M and then E it would jump to the templates beginning with M and then back to those starting with E.
However if you quickly type M then E it would take you to templates starting with ME. If you are quick enough you could even type the first 3 letters. This is especially convenient where you have a number of different templates that begin with the same letter.
You may wish to use this method with other drop down lists.
Question: How can I modify the coded list for “Reasons for contact” for the Progress Notes?
Answer: This question pops up quite frequently so I repeat the answer. There is no way any Joe Blow can modify the coded list. If you could it would be a dog’s breakfast. All consistency would be lost. Can you imagine the weird and wonderful reasons that would be added if it were open slather. Any GP can contact Dr Andrew Magennis at HCN for suggested additional coded items: andrew.magennis@hcn.com.au or you can send them to Noel and I will forward them to Andrew.
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The VCA has just released their research funding for 2010. For further information and how to apply, please visit the VCA website.
Having completed training through Box Hill and Austin Hospitals, Respiratory
and Sleep medicine physician, Dr Vivek Malipatil, has commenced private
practice at 18 Martin St, Heidelberg 3084 (Ph: 9457
1837, Fax: 9457 4646). Both
outpatient and inpatient services (Warringal Private,
This week’s edition includes: AMA responds to major health reform announcement, National clinical practice guidelines portal.
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The
Division has electronic copies of “Beyond
Benzodiazepines – Helping People Recover from Benzodiazepines Dependence &
Withdrawal” 2010 edition.
A
78 page pdf developed by Reconnexion designed
for health practitioners to assist people who are dependent on benzodiazepines.
The Melbourne Clinic in
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Wednesday 17th March, 6:30pm – 9.00pm
(Dinner Provided) at John Scott Meeting House, La
Small group learning for Practice Nurses on Tuesday 23rd March, 7- 8.30pm (dinner from 6.30pm) at NEVDGP Board room, 1st Floor, Pathology Building, Austin Health, Repatriation Hospital (Map). See flyer for registration. Tel: 9496 4333
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Practical Paediatrics Program Part 1 2010
Thursday,
April 15th 7-9pm - 6:30pm register & light refreshments at Royal
Children’s Hospital – Vernon Collins Lecture Theatre. Flyer.
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Please note: only new ads or resubmitted ads will be posted here. All other
ads can be found on the website
Doctors
Bundoora – GP required for 1 session (2-3 hours) per week at an independent living retirement village. There is a fully equipped doctor’s office and computer with Best Practice installed and a nurse to assist with appointments etc. during the session. Call Gill on 8467 0466.
Montmorency - GP needed to join 10 doctor busy family practice. Accredited, fully computerised, purpose built clinic. Supported by Div 1 nurses, pathology on site. Flexible hours. No AH or on-call, excellent remuneration and support. Call Kay on 03 9435 1144 or Email: srmc@netspace.net.au
Northcote - F/T P/T VR GP or Subsequent Trainee GP position. Fully accredited, computerised, long established doctor owned practice in a new purpose built facility with a fabulous work environment. Ancillary Health, Pharmacy and Pathology services on site. Inquiries Diane Cronin (Practice Manager) 9481 1214. Visit our website www.doctorsofnorthcote.com.
Northland Shopping Centre - VR GP's required to work in this GP owned and operated modern medical centre. Opening April/May 2010, a friendly and supportive team environment will be created in this fully modern and computerised medical centre with allied health, pathology and radiology also to be on site. Excellent remuneration and 3 month minimum payments guarantee offered! Significant incentives also offered to clinics or GP's in the immediate area who relocate to the centre. Please contact Dr Rod Aziz on 0412 200 180 or on rod@northlandmed.com.au for more details.
Want help with Care Planning & Health Assessments? - A professional service conducted by a Division 1 RN performing MBS Primary Care Items for doctors local to the NEVDGP. Italian spoken. Call Glenda at HEALTHPOWER on 0448 681 048 or email glendac@pbhealth.com.au for further information.
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An older gentleman had an appointment to see the urologist who shared offices with several other doctors. The waiting room was filled with patients. As he approached the receptionist's desk, he noticed that the receptionist was an unfriendly looking woman with a very unpleasant attitude. He gave her his name.
In a very loud voice, the receptionist said, “YES,
I HAVE YOUR NAME HERE; YOU WANT TO SEE THE DOCTOR ABOUT IMPOTENCE, RIGHT?”
All the patients in the waiting room looked up at the very embarrassed
man. He recovered quickly and
in an equally loud voice replied, “NO,
I'VE COME TO INQUIRE ABOUT A SEX CHANGE OPERATION, BUT
I DON'T WANT THE SAME DOCTOR THAT DID YOURS.”
The room erupted in applause!
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And remember…
… If a pig loses its voice, it becomes disgruntled.