What you said about Pap testing
To help improve our region’s wretched cervical screening rates (56.3%), GPs and PNs recently took part in a clinical survey. This is a summary of what you told us. (more…)
Articles tagged ‘immunisation’
You can read and comment on these articles online at bddgp.org.au.
Low pap screen rates – the human cost
The death of a 34 year old local woman this year highlights the human cost of cervical cancer. (more…)
7 ways to lift your immunisation rate
Local immunisation rates continue to slide. Here’s what you can do about it. (more…)
Using CAT to identify outstanding Gardasil doses
The GP-based HPV vaccination program for women aged 18-26 is coming to an end. Practices need to identify patients who have only had 1 or 2 doses NOW! (more…)
7 ways to lift Your immunisation game
Last month I warned about dropping immunisation rates in the region. Here’s what you can do about it. (more…)
Houston, we have a problem!
You may recognise this quote (some say misquote) from the Apollo 13 space mission. In fact, for Ballarat and District Division it’s more like Ballarat, we have a problem! (more…)
Pertussis alert
The number of notified cases of pertussis (whooping cough) has increased sharply in Victoria, with a 48% increase occurring between December 2007 and December 2008. There have been 37 notified cases of Pertussis within BDDGP from January 1 to March 6 2009 1. (more…)
