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May 20, 2025
- REMINDER: GP Symposiums
- GP Psychiatry Support Line
- Update to Medicare Mental Health referral forms
- Praziquantel supply.
GP Alerts and Updates
GPs in a Pod
June 03, 2025
To kick off Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tanusha was joined by Sophia Parker, who is a Health Promotion Officer for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program with West Moreton Health.
Sophia discusses the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the free home test kits, the lowered eligible age for bowel screening, and more.
May 20, 2025
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Claire Fotheringham, who is a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Queensland Health.
QVEMToPS is a statewide virtual service delivered by the Queensland Virtual Hospital. It provides eligible women and pregnant people across Queensland with access to an early medical termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks (63 days) gestation.
Visit the QVEMToPS site to refer a patient or to check eligibility.
May 06, 2025
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale, who are members of Metro North Health's Sexual Health team.
They discuss the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health, based within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS).
Located at the Metro North Public Health Unit, but responsible for southern Queensland, the QSSS enables accurate monitoring of syphilis infections and contributes to the clinical management of people infected with syphilis by providing support for the clinicians who treat them.
Resources
Queensland Clinical Guidelines - Syphilis and pregnancy
Queensland Syphilis Action Plan 2023 – 2028 Overview
For further information or to seek support, advice, or referrals to the Nurse Navigator, primary care professionals are encouraged to contact the QSSS on 1800 032 238 or email QLD-Syphilis-Surveillance-Service@health.qld.gov.au.
Upcoming education for health professionals
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Jun HIV & Syphilis: A Wide Bay Update
CPD Points available
LocationBundaberg, Venue TBD Organiser
ASHM Health Learn more Sat
7
Jun Cardiology GP Masterclass
CPD Points available
LocationPicnic Point Function Centre Organiser
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Learn more Tue
10
Jun RSV Expert Meeting
CPD Points available
OrganiserImmunisation Coalition Learn more Wed
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Jun Paediatric Asthma Care Masterclass series: addressing reliever over-reliance
CPD Points available
OrganiserAsthma Australia Learn more Thu
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Jun Navigating Trauma Care: Maintaining wellbeing while practicing compassion and empathy
CPD Points available
OrganiserBlue Knot Foundation Learn more Sat
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Jun Q fever Symposium
CPD Points available
LocationCrystalbrook Byron Bay Organiser
Q fever Interest Group Learn more Tue
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Jun National Lung Cancer Screening Program - What GPs Need to Know Organiser
Queensland X-Ray Learn more Thu
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Jun QLD Hot Topic Webinar: Enhancing Hepatitis C Responses in AOD Settings: Testing, Treatment & Beyond
CPD Points available
OrganiserASHM Learn more Thu
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Jun QLD Hot Topic Webinar: Enhancing Hepatitis C Responses in AOD Settings: Testing, Treatment & Beyond
CPD Points available
OrganiserASHM Learn more Thu
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Jun QLD Hot Topic Webinar: Enhancing Hepatitis C Responses in AOD Settings: Testing, Treatment & Beyond
CPD Points available
OrganiserASHM Learn more
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