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Supporting your community following ex-Cyclone Alfred: by Dr Jardin Taha

Now the winds have died down and the skies have started to clear, the work for our community’s recovery has begun. General practices are at the heart of this process, stepping in to provide vital support and stability during these challenging times. Tropical cyclones not only wreak havoc on our su...

Cyclone preparedness: key actions for general practices, GPs and primary healthcare providers

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaching southeast Queensland, severe weather could impact the Gold Coast region. Now is the time for general practices and primary healthcare providers within the Gold Coast PHN region to take proactive steps to prepare for potential disruptions. Key preparedness act...

Preventing vaccine administration errors (VAEs)

Preventing vaccine administration errors (VAEs) The Gold Coast Public Health Unit has received several recent enquiries regarding Vaccine Administration Errors (VAE’s). These include, but are not limited to, vaccines given at an incorrect site or age and administration of expired vaccines. When ad...

Training program helps keep practice nurses on point with immunisations

The Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) recently hosted a one-day course to enable a group of practice nurses enhance their immunisation skills. Held in late November, the course, facilitated by Vaxworks Health Services and adapted from Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Immunisation Tr...

Meet Dr Jardin Taha

Hi, I’m Jardin. I’m a father of two young children (aged 3 and 5) and work as a GP at Burleigh Heads. I’ve lived on the Gold Coast for most of my life and completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Griffith University and Deakin University, respectively. I also work part ti...

MyMedicare General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI)

The General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) supports general practices to deliver regular, proactive services and care planning to older people living in residential aged care homes. If your practice is already participating in the existing Practice Incentive (PIP) General Practice (GP) Aged Ca...

My Health for life – MBS Items for enrolment

At no cost to your patients, My health for life is an evidence-based behaviour change initiative designed to support positive lifestyle changes and reduce chronic disease risk. The initiative can be a practical extension of the advice given by Health Professionals, allowing patients to better unders...

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