BREAKING NEWS!
e-Health
The RACGP has developed templates to assist practices when registering for the e-Health Practice Incentive Program, including one for the 5th requirement ... read more
Computer and Information Security
The RACGP is in the process of updating the Computer and Information Security Standards (CISS) to incorporate the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR). This should be released by June 2013.
Education Seminars
Free seminars are being run by the RACGP to explain the purpose, benefits and opportunities of the eHealth record system. These have been approved by the RACGP QI&CPD Program for 4 Cat 2 points... read more
End of Triennium 2011-2013
Another reminder that the current triennium ends on 31 December 2013 so it is time to review your/your practice GP's QI&CPD points to ensure that the 2011-2013 triennium requirements have been met. RACGP will be sending out a letter to GPs summarising points attained so far in the triennium and outlining if their basic CPR requirement as been met.
Click here to find out what courses are available to assist GPs to gain their points.
Avian Influenza (H7N9)
Twenty four cases of H7N9 Avian Influenza have been reported in China including seven deaths. Most of the cases have presented with severe acute febrile lower respiratory tract illness. GPs are encouraged to assess patients for H7N9 who have recently returned from China and present with these symptoms ... read more
Alzheimer's Medication
Changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will simplify access to drugs for your patients who have Alzheimer's Disease. Barriers for continued access to Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine and Memantine were reduced from 1 May 2013 ... read moreMedical Benefits Scheme (MBS) Online
The 1 May 2013 MBS files are now available to download ... read more
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PRACTICE TOP TIP FOR ACCREDITATION
Criterion 5.2.2 Doctor's bag
Our practice ensures that each GP has access to a doctor's bag 
Your Doctor's bag should be fully equipped with core equipment, medications and stationery and kept in a secure place in accordance with state and territory legislation. Your practice should have a schedule for checking for out-of-date medicines and medical consumables so that this is done on a regular basis.
Practices should consider what medications need to be kept in the Doctor's bag - this may be determined by the location of the practice and the health needs of the community.
For more information on what needs to be contained in your Doctor's bag refer to
RACGP Standards for general practices 4th edition
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ARE YOU READY FOR ACCREDITATION?
- Have you made all the changes required for the transition from the 3rd to the 4th standards?
- Have you actually implemented and documented the new procedures?
- Is your practice team aware of these changes?
Visit our website or contact Kathryn on 1300 978 897.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Quick Chicken Casserole
(So quick it will be ready in under 30 minutes!)
Ingredients 
4 large thigh fillets
3 shallots - quartered
1 carrot - sliced
2 potatoes - diced
1 cup peas
Small bunch of tarragon
1 tbsp crème fraîche
Method
Put chicken thighs, shallots, carrot, potatoes, seasoning
and stock in a casserole dish and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 15 minutes, then add the peas and tarragon and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the potato is tender.
Stir in the crème fraîche.
ENJOY!
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