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COVID-19 - Information for GPs
​Supporting GP and their staff in providing the best outcomes for their practices, their patients and the community.

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Latest News

  • 25 May - Kawasaki like syndrome
  • 21 May - another way of looking g at data as restrictions are eased - source ABC
  • ​15 May - Kawasaki like disease
  • 4 May - key matrix - requirements prior to relaxation of restrictions
  • 28 Apr -  Clinical Advice update CoP incl PPE availability
  • 26 Apr - COVIDSafe tracking app released
  • 27 Apr - local PHN promotion of general practice
  • 26 Apr - RACGP promotion of general practice website
  • 25 Apr - PPE shortage affecting morale
  • 23 Apr - free telehealth software available from PHN - telehealth@hneccphn.com.au
  • 23 Apr - revised advice on PPE
  • 22 Apr - Drug testing Australia wide, HMRI involvement - ASCOT trial of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir-ritonavir
  • 17 Apr - Image based prescribing now valid - details NSW Health
  • 6 Apr - WHO advice on the use of masks in the community and for health care workers
  • 6 Apr - politician's announcement GP Clinics to get free NBN boost for telehealth
  • 6 Apr - GPs may apply usual billing practices except for concession card holders, those under 16 and those more vulnerable to COVID-19
  • 2 Apr - no longer need to use faxes for sending scripts - see guidelines
  • 2 Apr - reg 49 could lead to medication shortages
  • 2 Apr - MBS factsheets updated on 1 Apr - review through GP services link 
  • 1 April - testing criteria changes view summary here
  • 31 Mar - JobKeeper payment​
  • 31 Mar - public and private hospitals partnership
  • 31 Mar - Australian Government health alerts includes updated numbers and news, designed for the public​
  • 30 Mar - Accreditation requirements during the pandemic
  • 30 Mar - government job keeper payments announced
  • 29 Mar - Coronavirus app released - "Coronavirus Australia" - solid app, good for patients to keep up to date. 
  • 29 Mar - government announces increased funding to Telehealth
  • Read an analysis at COVID-19 GP Finances​  
  • 29 Mar - reports of reduced Dental response in the area
  • 4 Mar - WHO information from Craig Dalton - Wuhan experience
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  • MBS changes
    • 30 Mar 20 Word document with dollar values       
    • 30 Mar 20 Excel document with dollar values
    • 1 Apr  ​temporary MBS Telehealth items with link to factsheet.  The factsheets change so require regular review - each fact sheet is dated

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Direct links to HealthPathway COVID-19 Pages

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