e-news 14 May 2010
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Primary health care organisations – transforming Australia’s health care future, AGPN
The Australian health system will be transformed to provide better, more responsive care in the community with the introduction of Primary Health Care Organisations (PHCOs).
See: http://www.agpn.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/24800/20100511_med_phcoinvestment_finaldb.pdf -
More Practice Nurses – Better Patient Care
More than 2000 extra Practice Nurses are expected to be employed in general practice over the next two years if the (more) -
'Future potential country doctor: the perspectives of German GPs'
You've read about it in Africa, Australia, the UK and US: fewer medical students are going into general practice, and fewer still are (more) -
Health services leadership short courses
Many health services leadership short courses have now been accredited by RACGP. Access(more) - Practice Nurse Network Meeting - National Nurse's Registration - Townsville (more)
- Allied Health Visits (more)
- Health Services Newsletters (more)
- Education and Training Opportunities for this Month (more)
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More Practice Nurses – Better Patient Care
More than 2000 extra Practice Nurses are expected to be employed in general practice over the next two years if the Government provides new incentive funding in the Federal Budget, says Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Emil Djakic. “If the reports in today’s papers are correct, there will be a major incentive to general practices to employ nurses and provide more comprehensive and integrated care for patients – it will better use the time and the full range of skills of both Practice Nurses and GPs,” Dr Djakic said. click here to read media release.
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'Future potential country doctor: the perspectives of German GPs'
You've read about it in Africa, Australia, the UK and US: fewer medical students are going into general practice, and fewer still are prepared to work in a rural area. Now read about this issue from the perspective of German GPs. Their thoughts and solutions, both unique and familiar, add to this well researched phenomenon.
http://www.rrh.org.au/articles/showarticlenew.asp?ArticleID=1347
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Health services leadership short courses
Many health services leadership short courses have now been accredited by RACGP. Access to the list of health services leadership short courses here. In addition to all the benefits these short courses have been offering, GPs can now gain 40 Category 1 RACGP points upon completing accredited short courses. Enrol in the topics that capture your interest now!