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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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Vaccination at John Hunter for GPs < 50yo
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Vaccination at JHH for GP RNs < 50yo
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Vaccination at JHH for GP Admin Staff < 50 yo
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  • 11 May 2021 - The John Hunter COVID-19 Vaccination Hub will now be accepting bookings for GPs, practice RNs and practice Administrative Staff in the Newcastle Greater Metropolitan area who are under the age of 50 years.  Information regarding this is in the PDF files above. 
  • 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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    • 30 Mar 20 Word document with dollar values       
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