General Practice Update

The General Practice Update is a newsletter that includes information for primary care providers about Western Health Departments and Services. The update is sent on a monthly basis to local general practice subscribers via email.

Content updates this month include:

• Welcome to our new GP Advisor, Dr Jennifer Maxwell
• Webinar: Metabolic Bone Masterclass
• Williamstown Emergency Department – Helpful information
• Western Health Dysphagia Clinic – New Referral Form
• GPs Wanted: Pilot Western Health Care Connect
• Eating Disorders: Seeking patients or carers for research
• Community Care Coordination Program formerly known as Hospital at Risk Program – HARP
• Online Survey: Shared Maternity Care guidelines update: Have your say on what is needed
• Practice Diabetes education for patients living with type 1 diabetes – OzDAFNE Program
• Gynaecology Referrals: Options for GPs for referral pathways

To receive the General Practice Update directly in your inbox, please email [email protected].  Please note your privacy is assured. Your details will not be shared and will only be used by the General Practice Integration Unit.

Grand rounds

GPs and other practice staff are welcome to attend the Western Hospital Department of Medicine Grand Rounds. These are weekly hybrid (in person and online) lunchtime sessions between 12- 1pm. 

To receive weekly Grand Round invitations please email: [email protected]