Navigating the maze of referral pathways for diabetes prevention can be a headache. Heather Campbell and I have put together an easy-to-use tool (similar to the Mental Health Support Tool) to help. (more…)

The latest VCCR statistical report for 2008 shows that the Grampians region Pap screening rate has fallen to 56.3%, down from 58.3% in 2006-7. What can we do? (more…)

Mair St, Sturt Medical and Carn Brae are using PDSA cycles to make small improvements to the way that their practice operates. Here’s an example. (more…)

A great night was had by those who attended our recent Annual General Meeting & Member’s Dinner at the Heritage on Lydiard. The guest speaker was Dr Sally Cockburn, known in the media as Dr Feelgood. Sally gave an entertaining and very humorous presentation on GP well-being. (more…)

1 in 2,500 Caucasian individuals has cystic fibrosis, and 1 in 25 individuals is a carrier of a cystic fibrosis gene fault. If both members of a couple are healthy carriers of cystic fibrosis gene faults, there is a 1 in 4 chance for each of their children to have the condition. (more…)

Despite all the hype last year that the EPC dental scheme would be cancelled in favour of alternate dental programs, it continues to exist. I have had at least two general practices ask me for information this month, so I thought it might be time for an update. (more…)

In a triumph of pragmatism over bureaucracy, Medicare have relaxed their rules on what constitutes a valid electronic referral. Referrals sent by Argus are now valid Medicare referrals.
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In 2007, the Victorian Home and Community Care program initiated the Living at Home Assessment Service framework. Designated HACC funded assessment service providers were identified (listed below). These designated agencies are the contact point for the Living at Home Services. (more…)