Cape Schanck Weekend April 18th - 20th 2008

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Parent Fact Sheets on changes to the Immunisation Schedule

Following the Immunisation seminar held on the 4th February regarding the March schedule change, it was requested DHS provide a fact sheet for parents to explain the change to the immunisation schedule.
To download click here

The Impact of Anti-Depressants on Couples' Sexual Functioning

GPs are invited to participate in new exploratory research funded by beyondblue:the national depression initiative, investigating the effects of mens anti-depressant use on their sexual relationship.

Refugee Health - Help Urgently Sought:

Southern Health, with support from a number of Division members, has recently commenced a regular refugee health clinic at Dandenong Hospital.  The outpatients clinic runs each Monday afternoon from 1:30 4:30 and is supported by infectious diseases specialists, paediatrics, consultant psychiatry, refugee health nurse, etc.  At this stage, the Division provides financial support for GP participation.

Further Dandenong GP, Dr Janet Gross, has provided figures indicating that she is currently seeing almost 50% of refugees newly arrived to Melbourne at her practice (46 in March alone, 387 since July 2006).  She advises that there are significant issues around health and social needs, with particular cultural concerns.  Clearly, there is a need for additional support to ensure that these people are able to access screening, immunisation, health care, referrals and specialists, medication, dietary supplements, etc.

CAN YOU HELP?  For more information or if you are interested in joining the roster for this unique clinic, call Graeme Fletcher at the Division 9706 7311 or Dr Gross on 9794 7038

Electronic Medicare Claiming

Electronic Medicare claiming is a fast, easy and convenient new claiming channel. It allows you and your patients to lodge Medicare claims using the existing EFTPOS terminals already in most surgeries.

Southern Health GP Liaison Unit

The objectives of the GP Liaison unit (GPLU) are to build relationships between hospitals and General Practice and to improve the continuum of care for patients.