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Alert to General Practitioners Legionellosis associated with travel to Bali - 2nd September 2010 There have been two West Australians and one Victorian diagnosed recently with severe pneumonia due to infection with Legionella pneumophila (serogroup 1). All three cases were most likely infected in the central Kuta area of Bali, Indonesia. For more information download this document
GP Liaison @ Kaleeya Hospital - 2nd September 2010 Would you like to be involved in enhancing shared care between general practice and the Kaleeya Hospital?
News from the National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) - 2nd September 2010 updated online calculator for measuring cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk now available at www.cvdcheck.org.au.
Support for GPs Managing Pregnant Women at Risk of Domestic Violence - 2nd September 2010 Can GPs be better supported to effectively provide referrals and services to pregnant women who may be at risk of domestic violence? I am currently investigating the capacity for GPs and other health professionals to do this. If you have an interest in this issue please contact: Dr Jennifer Dodd, Senior Research Fellow from Telethon Institute of Child Health Research. Email: jdodd@ichr.uwa.edu.au Mob: 0413 372 068
Influenza Management: Update to Medical Practitioners for 2010 Winter Season - 13th August 2010 KEY POINTS There has been increased influenza activity in WA in the last few weeks, but at a level consistent with a relactively "normal" influenza season of low intensity. Around 75% of detected cases are pandemic H1N1 2009 virus. For more information download this document
Fremantle Hospital Paediatric Rapid Assessment & Management - 24th June 2010 The Paediatric Rapid Assessment and Management (PRAM) Unit is a new service operated out of the Fremantle Hospital paediatric ward (D4). It is a dedicated area on the paediatric ward, staffed by specialist paediatric medical and nursing staff whose aim is to provide prompt assessment and management of children with acute conditions referred by general practitioners, and who might otherwise need to be seen in hospital emergency departments.
On-line learning: Your Opportunity to Earn 40 Category 1 RACGPQA&CPD points! - 24th June 2010 Be better equipped to make choices about new medicines, Finding Evidence ¿ Recognising Hype is a new on-line learning program for general practitioners. It¿s designed to improve your skills and confidence in assessing new medicines.
Vacancy - GP Liaison Position - Kaleeya Hospital - 24th June 2010 Do you have an interest in providing a perspective on general practice and patient care in relation to Kaleeya Hospital? Would you like an opportunity to improve health services through planning, decision making and the allocation of resources?
Fremantle GP After Hours Practice: New Opening Hours - 18th June 2010 Fremantle GP After Hours Practice provides care for patients who require medical attention on evenings, weekends and public holidays when their normal surgery is closed. Health Care Card holders and children under the age of 16 are bulk billed; other patients are charged the Medicare rebate plus $20.00. Progress notes are forwarded at the patient¿s request. Address: Block A, Fremantle Hospital, South Terrace, Fremantle 9430 8912. Appointments are not necessary.