Watch the September clinical update from Jo Scott-Jones joined by Dave Maplesden, Pinnacle GP liaison in this 37 minute video. (Written version below.)
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A new directive is in place for what should happen when, after discussion with the registrar, it is deemed that the patient does not need to be seen acutely, but should have an outpatient appointment.
In BPAC search bar type FIT to display correct referral. It is not only important to refer participants through to the hospital but just as important to do the same referral if the participant wants to be seen PRIVATELY. NBSP is then able to update their information and close the loop knowing the participant has been followed up.
Key messages from the September 2021 Prescriber Update.
The MCNZ statement ‘Good prescribing practice (2020)’ includes the following.
A recent Tools for Practice publication titled ‘Opening a can of helminths:Ivermectin for COVID-19’ poses the clinical question ‘Does ivermectin improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19?’.
The RNZCGP has published a statement by College medical director Dr Bryan Betty that includes the following.
Medsafe has recently published a Prescriber Alert that includes the following.
During the COVID-19 lockdown virtual consultations for POAC cases were funded. We are pleased to announce that this will be a permanent change.
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Read moreThis programme provides funding for Aclasta infusions for eligible patients. The infusion is to be provided in the community by the patient’s general practice.
View detailsA guide for clinical management of type 2 diabetes, to support nurses at all levels to develop their knowledge and clinical reasoning in diabetes care.