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Wed 2 Jun 2021 5:00pm This ACCRM webinar lead by the Australian Digital Health Agency will provide information on how to use the My Health Record System. Doctors will learn about the benefits of using the system as well as all the latest improvements Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar doctors will know: What is the My Health Record system and what benefit is there to me and my patients in using the system. What changes and enhancements have been made, in particular with Pathology, Diagnostic Imaging and Advance Care Directives. Education and Training resources available. Where to...

Kalgoorlie O&G breakfast meeting is this Friday Topic: Heavy menstrual bleeding Presenter: Dr Nora Vaitkiene Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Friday 11th June 7am -7.45am Maternity Ward, Kalgoorlie Hospital Online via Microsoft Teams (email joanna.keen@health.wa.gov.au for access) Please RSVP to joanna.keen@health.wa.gov.au if attending    

The Symposium is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service, through the Better Medical Care Initiative. The one day Rural Clinicians, Rural Practice and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Symposium will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered throughout the day, facilitated by experienced rural health professionals.  The symposium is centred around creating a safe and open environment for rural cliniocans to explore VAD in the context of rural practice, contextualising the legislation, process, practice, consequences and potential unintended consequences of VAD.  The symposium will also provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. This Symposium...

Working together to explore ways to work together to explore the role of telehealth along the ear health pathway. Health professionals and providers are invited to join us on Friday 11 June 2021 for this one-day event to: Explore the role of telehealth across the patient’s ear health journey and lifespan. Identify statewide telehealth capabilities, where telehealth systems are working well and where improvements can be adopted. Share knowledge and skills to improve health care delivery in Aboriginal communities through innovative telehealth solutions. Participate in hands-on interactive upskilling and education. Learn practical applications including use of technology and culturally inclusive...

Online Health Professional Diabetes Upskilling This session will cover target ranges for blood glucose levels, Meaningful monitoring, risk management and problem solving using blood glucose monitoring.    

Death is an important part of life. So like any other significant life event, it’s well worth your consideration and a little forward planning. This process is called advance care planning. Advance care planning is the process of discussing and documenting your future health care wishes, values and priorities. It enables your family, friends, carers and health professionals to understand what you want, should you become so unwell that you are unable to speak for yourself. More than 80% of Australians think it’s important to put our end-of-life care preferences into writing, but less than 5% of us have completed...

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This free online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered....

Online Health Professional Diabetes Upskilling This session will cover insulin types and administration regimes and current practice and recommended guidelines for insulin administration.    

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This free online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered....

Online Health Professional Diabetes Upskilling Fires, floods, cyclones.... natural disasters and weather patterns can disrupt anyone's usual routine and impact on diabetes management. People with diabetes may have a fire plan but do they have a diabetes emergency plan?    

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This free online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered....