GPs navigate codeine changes with support from AOD@theGP
March 09, 2018With the introduction of the new laws on 1 February making codeine prescription only, many GPs and health professionals have turned to a new onsite support service in general practice called 'AOD@theGP' that is delivered by Caraniche under funding from Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN).
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GP Bulletin, Edition 116
March 08, 2018The latest GP news and events from your local PHN.
- General practice
CHO Health Alerts: Hepatitis A outbreak
March 06, 2018Cases of hepatitis A continue to rise in Victoria with one death confirmed as part of the outbreak. There are now 58 confirmed outbreak cases, seven probable cases and one death. An additional 16 cases of hepatitis A are under early investigation.
GP Bulletin, edition 115
March 02, 2018The latest GP news and events from your local PHN.
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Listeria outbreak linked to rockmelon (cantaloupe)
March 02, 2018There is a national outbreak of listeriosis linked to the consumption of rockmelon (cantaloupe) from New South Wales, leading to a trade-level recall on Thursday 1 March, 2018. Ten cases have been identified as part of this outbreak nationally, including one Victorian case. Further cases are expected.
Health Alert: Legionnaires' disease linked to Melbourne's Central Business District
February 28, 2018Update to alert issued 23 February 2018.
EMPHN to improve palliative care coordination
February 28, 2018The Hon Greg Hunt MP announced earlier this week the Australian Government is funding a pilot program, the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care measure.
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CHO Health Alert: Confirmed measles case in Melbourne 20/2/18
February 23, 2018Confirmed measles case in Melbourne
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February 23, 2018Legionnaires' disease linked to Melbourne's Central Business District
GP Bulletin, edition 114
February 22, 2018The latest GP news and events from EMPHN.
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