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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...
Some GPACI-registered practices and their GPs may not have received a payment they expected because the incorrect Medicare Provider Number was used when claiming the GPACI-eligible services. The Organisation Register recognises Organisation Sites (that is, practice locations), not the overall Organi...
Overview: Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) invites Gold Coast GPs to express their interest in a fully funded training opportunity to enhance their cervical cancer screening knowledge. Through GPEX’s Cervical Screening, HPV and Self-Collection online, self-paced course, GPs will gain valu...
A new antenatal indicator has been added to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). This allows vaccination providers to report to the AIR if a person is pregnant at the time of vaccine administration. Vaccination information can be reported to the AIR through clinical information software or th...
From 1 March 2025, all vaccination providers must report to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) whether an individual was pregnant at the time of vaccination. Maternal immunisation is critical in protecting pregnant women and their babies from serious illness and severe complications from vac...
Dr Simone Wright is a general practitioner who works exclusively in aged care. Here is her story of working as a mobile doctor in the Gold Coast residential aged care homes sector. A penchant for aged care “I have been working in a general practice for about 13 years now, and very early in my tra...
My husband Matt and I came home after Christmas holidays in New Zealand, and he brought back what I thought was man flu. Within a week of coming back he was putting it on thick; to me they seemed like cold symptoms, and then he bounced back quickly. Then a couple of days later it […]
Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung is the new Chair of the Board for the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN). A highly credentialled Broadbeach GP, Dr Cheung has a special interest in developmental paediatrics and obstetrics. She has a representative role for GPs involved in maternity care for both RACGP and th...
Immunisations during pregnancy are a safe and routine way to protect both you and your baby from serious infections. For over 20 years, vaccines like whooping cough, RSV, flu and COVID-19 have helped expectant mothers pass vital antibodies to their babies through the placenta, providing early protec...
If you’ve been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), understanding your condition and having a clear action plan can help you manage symptoms and maintain your quality of life. Your healthcare provider will assess your medical history, symptoms and overall health, using test...
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